Registered Dental Assistant
- Employer
- Pacific Dental Services (PD)
- Location
- Bakersfield
- Salary
- DOE
- Posted
- Sep 03, 2020
- Closes
- Dec 04, 2020
- Position
- Dental Assistant
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Job Type
- Full Time
Desciption
Now is the time to join Bakersfield Dental Group and Orthodontics. You will have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced professionals. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and gain valuable experience, apply today!
Overview
Responsibilities
- The primary role of the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is to assist the dentist as necessary to gain the patient’s commitment for the best possible treatment with urgencyActively participate in the Perfect Patient ExperienceÔ by striving to keep your patients focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual needs and concernsMaintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patients feel comfortable; prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling them to provide efficient, quality dental treatmentAt the direction of the dentist, complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures of patients as appropriateAt the direction of the dentist, instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care. Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, and operatories in accordance with the American Dental Association guidelinesMaintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, HR policies and practices)
- Equivalent to high school diploma or general education degree (GED), and specified training courses as mandated by state for certification, licensure, or registrationCertifications/licenses/registrations as mandated by applicable state (e.g. coronal polish, radiograph exposure, ultrasonic scaling for orthodontic procedures, pit and fissure sealant application, etc)Associate degree or one-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Child care assistance
- 401K
- Paid time to volunteer in your local community
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