Position Summary
Celebrating Life Community Health Center is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to support our dental providers in delivering exceptional patient care. This role assists with chairside procedures, radiography, infection control, patient support, and maintaining a safe, efficient clinical environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist the dentist during a variety of general dental procedures.
- Prepare operatories, patients, instruments, and materials for treatment.
- Take and develop dental radiographs in accordance with California regulations.
- Clean, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments and equipment while following infection control and safety protocols.
- Monitor, stock, and organize dental supplies and operatories.
- Support patients by answering questions, providing instructions, and delivering exceptional customer service.
- Complete clinical documentation, manage patient charts, and assist with basic administrative tasks as needed.
- Collaborate with the dental team and perform other duties that support patient care and clinic operations.
Qualifications
- Current California Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) License (Required)
- Current BLS/CPR Certification (Required)
- Bilingual (Spanish, Russian, Farsi) required.
- High school diploma or GED required; accredited Dental Assisting program preferred.
- Previous dental assisting experience preferred.
- Experience with Dentrix and/or Allscripts is a plus.
Schedule
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8am - 5pm
- Thursday: 12pm - 9pm
- Saturdays: 10am - 4pm
Pay: $28.50 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have an ACTIVE RDA certification?
- Are you available for the following schedule: Mon/Wed/Fri 8am - 5pm, Thu 12pm-9pm, Sat 10am- 4pm?
- Are you fluent in any other languages? If yes, which?
Work Location: In person
