Registered Dental Assistant

We are looking for a competent and dependable RDA who will make the dentist’s office efficient and pleasant for patients. Our private practice is well-established in Lancaster, Ca and we take pride on being the office of choice. As our assistant, you’ll ensure excellent customer service, assist with providing great dental care, be well-organized, and show great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. If you are an RDA we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers in the dental office
• Prepare customers 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 4-handed dentistry
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

• Proven experience as dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing (Must be certified)
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
• Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

Requirements

• Current CPR card
• X-ray and Coronal Polish Certifications

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Required)
• Registered Dental Assistant License (Required)
• Coronal Polish Certificate (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)