Registered Dental Assistant

Are you interested in making a positive impact on those around you? If you feel imprisoned at your current job and want to work for a great health care organization with great benefits, join our team! At Northeastern Rural Health Clinics, we are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and take pride in delivering outstanding patient care. We welcome health care professionals who value providing high quality service and enjoy working as part of a dynamic team to provide the best possible care to those living in our community.

Job Description

Northeastern Rural Health Dental Clinics is seeking Registered Dental Assistants to join our growing team of dental professionals. 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 urgency. Registered Dental Assistants will be responsible for tray set-ups for patient treatment, seat and dismiss patients, take x-rays, treatment charting, chair side assisting with Dentist during patient treatments, break down operatory rooms and re-set for next patients, clean and sterilize, help with maintenance of dental equipment, and assist with explanation of treatment option and treatment coordinating with patient. Registered Dental Assistant will also perform fabrication of temp crowns, sealants, RCT, preliminary impressions, lab work, and coronal polish.

Responsibilities

• Handle multiple tasks, prioritize job duties, and work in a fast paced work environment.
• Maintain 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 treatment.
• At the direction of the dentist, complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures of patients as appropriate.
• At the direction of the dentist, instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment in accordance with OSHA and Infection Control Guidelines.

• Job Type: Full-time

  Pay Range: ($17.40 - $21.83 per hour, depending on experience)

  Benefits: 403(b), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Possess California Registered Dental Assistant license and radiation certification.
• Have current BLS certificate.
• Must have reliable transportation
• One year of experience working or volunteering in a clinic setting

• Additional Requirements

• has basic computer skills
• has experience with electronic medical records
• can communicate in English written and orally
• can lift up to 25 pounds
• can sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time (more than 3 hours)
• can work cooperatively with others

• Apply through the Job Opportunities page on our website: www.northeasternhealth.org

  Please do not send applications or resumes via email. Only complete applications will be considered.

  For general questions please email us at hr_group@northeasternhealth.org