About this role
The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a reputable health center in Pomona, CA committed to providing access to high-quality healthcare while empowering patients, employees, and community partners to improve their well-being and strengthen the health of the communities they serve.
We are seeking an experienced and dependable Registered Dental Assistant for their Dental Clinic to provide clinical, administrative, and operational support for comprehensive dental services.
Under the general supervision of the Lead Dental Assistant and Dentist, The Dental Assistant will assist with dental and radiography procedures, prepare and maintain equipment and supplies according to established protocols, support patient administration and records management, and assist with day-to-day office operations to ensure efficient, high-quality patient care.
Schedule: Full-Time
What You’ll Do
Key Responsibilities
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Provide
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chair-side assistance to the dentist during dental procedures
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Prepare,
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sterilize, organize, and maintain dental equipment and supplies in
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accordance with OSHA and clinic standards
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Set
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up procedure trays and maintain housekeeping records
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Take,
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develop, and process dental radiographs as directed by the dentist and
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within required radiation safety training
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Support
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monitoring and maintenance of radiation safety procedures and protocols
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Order
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and maintain inventory of dental clinic supplies
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Welcome,
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interact with, and process dental clinic patients
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Perform
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telephone triage and conduct patient interviews
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Maintain
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dental laboratory slips and dental records in accordance with established
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protocols
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Assist
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with monthly reporting and quality improvement activities
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Perform
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other job-related duties as assigned by the Lead Dental Assistant
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What We Are Looking For
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Education, Licenses, Certifications and Experience
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High
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school diploma or equivalent
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Active
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Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license in good standing
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California
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Board of Dental Examiners-approved radiation safety certification
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1–2
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years of related dental assisting experience
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Current
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CPR certification
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Knowledge
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of dental clinical procedures, protocols, sterilization, and radiation
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safety
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Knowledge
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of dental supplies, equipment, ordering, and inventory control
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Knowledge
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of patient evaluation, interviewing, and triage procedures
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Knowledge
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of federal, state, and institutional regulations for outpatient dental
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services
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Additional Skills and Attributes
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Bilingual
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English/Spanish
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Proficiency
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in four-handed dental assisting techniques
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Ability
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to prepare, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot dental equipment and
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instrumentation
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Ability
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to develop and process dental radiographs
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Strong
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communication, interviewing, teamwork, and multitasking skills
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Strong
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records management and organizational skills
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Ability
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to plan and schedule effectively and work collaboratively in a clinical
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environment
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What You Can Expect
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Active
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clinical environment with frequent standing, sitting, bending, reaching,
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and patient interaction
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Work
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in a small, shared office setting
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Regular
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documentation of patient notes, treatment plans, records, and reports
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Frequent
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communication with patients and clinical staff regarding patient needs and
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care instructions
Compensation and Benefits:
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Competitive
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Hourly Pay
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Medical,
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Dental and Vision Insurance
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Holiday
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Vacation and Sick Leave
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Employee
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Assistance Program
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Life
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Insurance (Basic + Voluntary)
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Tuition
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Reimbursement
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403(b)
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Retirement plan with 6% match
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If you
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are a skilled and compassionate Registered Dental Assistant looking to make a
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meaningful impact in a patient-focused healthcare environment, we invite you to
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apply and join a team dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the
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community.