Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - Infinite Smile Dental Inc. - Pleasanton, CA

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Pleasanton, CA

Job Description

Registered Dental Assistant Wanted
Our dental practice is expanding, and we are excited to offer an excellent opportunity for an experienced registered dental assistant (RDA) to join our warm and supportive team. The ideal candidate should have at least four years of experience as an RDA. They should be dedicated to delivering exceptional care to our patients, a role that is crucial to our practice. We take pride in creating a comforting and positive environment for our patients and are looking for a personable individual who enjoys helping people achieve their perfect smile. If you are a team player and this sounds like you, we encourage you to keep reading.
Location: Pleasanton, CA (You must be willing to commute to this location; there is no compensation for the commute.)
Registered Dental Assistant Responsibilities

Welcome and ensure patient comfort throughout the entire appointment.
Take and document dental health and hygiene vital signs, take X-rays of patients' mouths, and apply topical anesthetic for dental procedures when needed.
Prepare, sterilize, and put away equipment, instruments, anesthetics, dental supplies, and materials in designated areas for exams and procedures.
Assist the dentist during procedures or examinations by handing off dental instruments, providing suction, and ensuring chair-side accessibility to the team.
Disinfect and sterilize all equipment and instruments after each use to adhere to all dental office infection control policies and safety regulations.
Schedule appointments for patient care follow-up, answer patients' questions about dental hygiene and provide postoperative instructions on controlling infection in the patient'spatients' teeth and gums after treatment.
Take X-rays and intraoral pictures, and scan with iTero.

Registered Dental Assistant Qualifications
To be considered for a dental assistant position, you must meet the following requirements:

Hold a state license as a registered dental assistant (RDA) from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
Hold a current BLS/CPR certification.
Have four years of dental assisting experience as a registered or certified dental assistant.
Be experienced with dental management software, updating patient histories, computer skills, and iTero scanning.
Strong interpersonal skills, customer service, organization, and excellent communication skills are essential.
Candidates must be open to learning our office processes.

Work Days/Hours
5 - days a week. Monday (every other), Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (every other)
Hours: 9 am-6 pm
Compensation
$28 - $34/hr DOE
To be considered, kindly submit a cover letter describing your interest and experience in the field, along with your resume.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Rotating weekends

Experience:

Registered Dental Assistant: 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

X-Ray and BLS Certifications (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Pleasanton, CA 94588 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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