Registered Dental Assistant

Choice Healthcare Services
  • Merced, California
  • $19.71–$27 Per Hour
15 days ago

Job Description

Overview:

Registered Dental Assistant  

 

Join our Fun and friendly dental practice - great opportunity for career growth- Work with Pediatric Dentists, Orthodontists and Anesthesiologists

 

Summary: The Registered Dental Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting orthodontic care by assisting in procedures, preparing treatment areas, managing instruments and supplies, and ensuring patient comfort. This role requires technical proficiency, compliance with safety protocols, and strong communication skills to provide quality orthodontic treatment.

 

Pay Range: $19.71-$27.00   /hour (Based on experience)

 

CHOICE Healthcare Services is the largest provider of pediatric dental care in the Southwest United States, and we pride ourselves on delivering high quality care to children in our communities. Every day, thousands of people trust us to provide their families with healthy, radiant smiles.

 

What we provide to you as a CHOICE teammate:

  • Care for your wellbeing and work-life balance
  • Professional and personal growth
  • Experienced leadership support
  • Fun and supportive team dynamic with events and celebrations
  • Comprehensive benefit package
Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Duties include, but are not limited to:

 

Clinical Support & Patient Care:

  • Assist the orthodontist during all orthodontic procedures and adjustments.
  • Take X-rays and ensure accurate diagnostic imaging.
  • Educate patients on oral hygiene and orthodontic appliance care.
  • Create a positive patient experience, providing exceptional customer service.
  • Accurately chart treatment plans and document procedural details.
  • Ensure treatment areas are properly stocked and sanitized before each procedure.
  • Follow infection control and sterilization protocols per OSHA and HIPAA guidelines.

Compliance & Administrative Duties:

  • Follow OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control protocols to maintain a safe and sterile environment.
  • Participate in morning huddles and team meetings for patient coordination.
  • Keep workstations clean, organized, and well-stocked.
  • Support front office or other clinical duties as needed.
Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:  

  • Three to six months of relevant experience and/or training preferred
  • Bilingual in Spanish, preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:  

  • California Registered Dental Assistant 
  • X-Ray Certification 
  • Coronal Polish Certification
  • Current BLS certification

Numbers & Facts

LocationMerced, California
Salary$19.71–$27 Per Hour

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
  • Clinical Supportunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Communications Protocolsunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Dentistryunmatched
  • HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)unmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
  • Infection Controlunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Medical Imagingunmatched
  • Medical Treatmentunmatched
  • Multilingualunmatched
  • OSHAunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Orthodonticsunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Patient Educationunmatched
  • Pediatricsunmatched
  • Plan Meetingsunmatched
  • Radiographyunmatched
  • Safety Complianceunmatched
  • Spanish Languageunmatched
  • Sterilizationunmatched
  • Treatment Planunmatched

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