RDA/DENTAL ASSISTANCE

Registered Dental Assistant

Cathedral City General Dentistry - Cathedral City, CA 92234

Salary Range $21.00 - $26.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Category Health Care

At DAP Health, we are committed to transforming lives and advancing health equity for all. As a leading nonprofit health care provider, we deliver compassionate, high-quality care to the diverse communities of the Coachella Valley and San Diego County. Our comprehensive services range from primary care to mental health, wellness programs, and beyond, with a focus on those who are most vulnerable. Job Summary Under the direction of the Director of Operations for Dental or designee, the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) will provide back-office support for the dental clinic. Perform all Registered Dental Assistant duties allowed under the Dental Practice Act of California

Provide patient care and assistance before, during and after dental procedures

Prepare and arrange dental instruments and equipment needed for each procedure

Act as backup to all dental assistants at all locations, as needed

Process used dental instruments and equipment to include receiving, cleaning, wrapping, and sterilization of semi-critical and critical items

Maintain dental rooms to be clean and well-stocked

Educate patients on proper oral hygiene

Perform routine dental cleanings

Perform dental sealants

Consistently act in a professional and courteous manner, help establish and maintain the highest service standards for the dental clinic, and comply with DAP Health's policies and procedures

Gather, record, and update patients' health information and history as needed

Assist with the patient flow during clinic hours

Check equipment to ensure proper functioning

Demonstrate an understanding of and adhere to safety and infection control policies and procedures

Demonstrate an understanding of and adhere to privacy, confidentiality, and security policies and procedures related to Protected Health Information (PHI) or other sensitive and personal information

Maintain positive working relationships with all DAP Health Dental Clinic staff to ensure the continuity of care to all patients

Access patient-protected health information as required

New Hire Bonus

We are pleased to offer a new hire bonus of $5,000 for this position.

Knowledge of dental assistant procedures, treatment planning, principles and methods of sterilization

Knowledge of Digital X-ray and Electronic Dental Records required

Interpret client files and dental charts

Learn and navigate through the Epic system

Have basic computer skills

Read, write, and communicate in English

Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred

Registered Dental Assistant Certificate Completion of a Dental Assistant accredited program or school

Dental Sealant Certificate

Minimum of (1) year experience as a dental assistant preferred

Handling of biohazardous materials required

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