What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) position at Arbor Dental Group?
We are looking for a competent dental assistant to join the Arbor Dental Group, a family private practice in Irvine.
We are seeking a dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist and hygienist's shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. Our patients are the best!
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Assist the dentist through various treatment
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Clearly communicate with Front Office
- Assist team with receiving packages and organizing stock room
Skills
- Proven experience as dental assistant
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Eaglesoft software experience is a plus
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- Heart to serve others
- Positive demeanor and team player
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Anesthesiology
- Pediatrics
- Perioperative Care
- Radiology
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
All patients are required to answer pre-screening questions, wear a mask, temperature check, wait in car.
Application Question(s):
- Do you have ability to work two Saturdays per month?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Assistant (Preferred)
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
Work Remotely:
- No
Work Location: One location