Dental Assistant (DA/RDA)
$45,760–$45,760 year
On-siteHanford, California, United States
Job Summary
Prepare instruments and tools for scheduled procedures, assist dentists during treatment, chart findings, and sterilize equipment. Provide prompt dental support to promote smooth patient flow, collect and record data accurately, and maintain order in the back office and supplies. Communicate openly with the RDA Supervisor and staff, participate in in-services and meetings, and adhere to confidentiality rules. Work flexible or extended hours where necessary. Requires a high school diploma, accredited dental assisting training, X-Ray and Coronal Polish certificates, and a valid driver's license. Bilingual ability is preferred.
Required Qualifications
- Completed training program in Dental Assisting from Accredited College
- X-Ray certificate
- Coronal Polish certificate
- CPR Card
- Possess a valid Driver's license
- Minimum 2 years of dental assisting experience
- Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds and push up to 50 pounds (on wheels)
- Must be able to hear staff on the phone and those who are served in-person, and speak clearly in order to communicate information to patients and staff
- Must be able to read memos, computer screens, personnel forms and clinical and administrative documents
- Must have high manual dexterity
- Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, twist/turn
Desired Qualifications
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Able to quickly build and maintain rapport with patients and providers of differing backgrounds; team player
- Customer-service oriented
- Familiar with adult learning and general training techniques
- Positive professional insight
- Flexibility and dependability
- Demonstrated good problem-solving skills; sound judgment
- Effective leadership/supervisory skills
- Modern office practices and procedures including email
- Intermediate computer skills
- Attention to detail and excellent follow-through on work tasks
- Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
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