RDA- Dental Assistant

Elite Endo
  • Bakersfield, California
  • $21–$24
  • Instant Apply
10 days ago

Job Description

Job Summary.
Join our dynamic dental team at Elite Endo as Dental Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) / Dental Assistant (DA), where your expertise will directly contribute to delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced, friendly environment. In this role, you will support dentists during a variety of procedures, ensure smooth clinic operations, and uphold the highest standards of infection control and patient safety. Your proactive approach and technical skills will help create a positive experience for every patient while advancing your career in dentistry. This paid position offers an excellent opportunity to grow within a supportive team dedicated to excellence in dental health.

Duties:
  • Assist dentists chairside during endodontics, procedures with precision and confidence.
  • Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments, setting up necessary supplies, and maintaining aseptic technique.
  • Take dental X-rays, including digital imaging and 3D scans, ensuring accurate positioning and patient comfort.
  • Manage patient records using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) , ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Perform vital signs assessments and monitor patient comfort throughout procedures; assist with dental documentation as needed.
  • Support administrative tasks including scheduling appointments, verifying insurance information, and assisting the dental receptionist with patient check-in/out processes.
  • Maintain infection control protocols and adhere to OSHA standards to ensure a safe environment for staff and patients.
  • Educate patients on dental procedures, post-treatment care, and oral hygiene practices to promote overall oral health.

Skills:
  • Proficiency with dental records and documentation.
  • Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and Endodontic terminology
  • Experience with chairside assisting techniques including four-handed dentistry for efficiency and comfort.
  • Ability to operate dental imaging equipment including X-ray machines and 3D scanners with precision.
  • Familiarity with infection control practices, aseptic technique, and sterilization procedures in a clinical setting.
  • Knowledge of Endodontic dentistry principles and experience is a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members
  • Ability to handle light front office duties such as dental coding accurately for insurance claims and billing purposes. Join us if you’re passionate about providing top-tier dental care while advancing your skills in a vibrant team environment!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Work Location: In person

Numbers & Facts

LocationBakersfield, California
Salary$21–$24

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Anatomyunmatched
  • Asepsisunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Calendar Managementunmatched
  • Clinical Assessmentunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Dentistryunmatched
  • Digital Photographyunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
  • HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)unmatched
  • Infection Controlunmatched
  • Insurance Claimsunmatched
  • Medical Recordsunmatched
  • Medical Treatmentunmatched
  • OSHAunmatched
  • Patient Assessmentunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Patient Educationunmatched
  • Patient Safetyunmatched
  • Radiographyunmatched
  • Records Managementunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Sterilizationunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched

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