What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dental Assistant position at Western Dental Services?
Job description
As a Registered Dental Assistant at Western Dental patient care is your #1 priority and focus. Your ability to value and improve the patient experience will play a major role in the delivery of extraordinary dental care. RDA's are a critical part of our mission because they not only support the patient, but they also provide the doctor with valuable assistance on patient procedures. The RDA has direct responsibility for the patient’s excellent experience while "in the chair," and patient retention overall.
You are unique, and so are we—it’s time you worked with an organization that appreciates you, challenges you, and helps your professional growth with a team of people dedicated to quality, patient care, and leading the industry with innovation.
We are searching for talented people who want to provide excellent customer service for the patient, provide precise support to the doctor, and possess an amiable chair-side manner. Flexibility, analytical skills, collaboration, and follow-up are all needed in our dynamic state-of-the-art practice environment. So how about it?—Are you passionate about an opportunity like this?
Responsibilities
- Assist dentists during examinations and procedures, ensuring a smooth workflow.
- Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment in accordance with infection control protocols.
- Take and record vital signs to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Manage patient records, including updating medical histories and ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Operate 3D scanners for imaging as needed during procedures.
- Provide support in pediatric dentistry by creating a welcoming environment for young patients.
- Perform basic administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and managing the front desk as a dental receptionist when required.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
· Minimum of a High School Diploma
- Must have a current RDA dental license in the state you are applying for (CA, AZ, NV, TX)
· X- Ray license
· CPR current
· Prefer 1 to 3 years’ experience
· Able to perform all RDA functions
· Computer literate
· Specialty RDA’s welcome who have experience in Ortho, Pedo, Perio and Oral Surgery are also welcome to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Dinuba, CA 93618 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Dinuba, CA 93618: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $25