The Staff Pad has partnered with a leading
non-profit healthcare organization Southern California to hire dependable
Registered Dental Assistants (RDAs) to support exceptional patient care
across multiple Company sites by assisting dentists and addressing patient
needs and concerns.
In this role you will be responsible for preparing
patients for treatment, assisting with restorative dentistry and oral surgery
procedures, preparing materials and equipment, taking X-rays, assisting with
laboratory work and providing administrative, operational clinical support (scheduling
appointments, answering phones, ordering supplies, and processing dental
billing) as needed.
Schedule (Floater position): Full-Time | Part-Time | Saturday availability
required
What You’ll Do
- Deliver an exceptional patient
experience & address patient concerns
- Pass instruments & materials to the
dentist during procedures and maintain a clear treatment field using suction
& other devices
- Maintain a clean, sterile treatment
environment & disinfect operatories per ADA guidelines
- Obtain, review & update patient
dental & health histories including care slips
- Escort patients throughout the visit &
maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
- Prepare procedure trays, maintain
operatory supplies, sterilize & disinfect instruments and equipment
- Take adult and pediatric X-rays & prepare
impression and restoration materials
- Educate patients on postoperative care
and demonstrate oral hygiene techniques
- Complete required dental equipment logs
in compliance with audit requirements
- Perform monthly checks of the emergency
medical kit and adult and pediatric oxygen equipment
- Maintain inventory and order dental
supplies
- Perform pediatric prophylaxis and apply
fluoride treatments
- Document patient charts & doctor
notes and ensure treatment records, consents, health histories are completed and
signed by the doctor
- Ensure compliance with State Dental
Auxiliary regulations, all applicable regulatory and Company policies
- Enter prescriptions and patient
information into the EHR
- Attend required meetings, trainings, and
work-related events
- Perform other duties as assigned
Additional Responsibilities:
- Support team initiatives, communication,
goals, and process improvements
- Uphold the organization's Mission,
Vision, Values, and policies
- Perform additional grant-funded
responsibilities, if applicable
What We Are Looking For
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
preferred; Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license
- One year of Registered Dental
Assistant (RDA) experience; Current CPR certification
- Knowledge of medical technology
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
(reading, writing, and speaking)
Additional Skills & Requirements
- Reliable transportation and ability
to travel as needed
- Flexibility to work evenings and
weekends for community events
- Strong written, verbal, and
interpersonal communication skills
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities;
Ability to maintain visual acuity and focus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and
internet applications; EHR experience preferred
- Occasional standing, walking, bending,
and lifting up to 25 lbs
- Ability to follow written and verbal
instructions and adapt to office procedures and policies
What You Can Expect:
- Competitive compensation package
- Health, Dental & Vision coverage
If you are a
compassionate, detail-oriented Registered Dental Assistant who thrives in a
collaborative, patient-focused environment, we encourage you to apply. Join a
mission-driven organization dedicated to improving community health while
making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients across Los Angeles.