Registered Dental Assistant

Overview

Join our Turlock dental team as a Registered Dental Assistant and help patients feel informed, comfortable, and cared for. You’ll support general dentistry and contribute to a smooth, organized clinical experience. Your impact: By preparing patients and assisting with treatment, you help clinicians deliver attentive care while patients feel more comfortable throughout their visit.

Duties

• Provide chairside assisting, including four-handed dentistry, for general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, endodontics, prosthodontics, and oral surgery procedures.
• Prepare and maintain dental equipment, instruments, and treatment areas; follow dental sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and infection control practices.
• Take dental X-rays and support medical imaging tasks, including use of a 3D scanner, as appropriate to the role.
• Record vital signs, update medical records, and complete accurate medical documentation using patient management software.
• Support patient management and dental receptionist tasks, communicate clearly, and protect patient information under HIPAA and clinical confidentiality policies.

Skills

• Dental assisting experience and dental clinic experience; familiarity with dental terminology, medical terminology, and anatomy.
• Knowledge of dental instrument processing, infection prevention management, and healthcare infection prevention and control.
• Understanding of X-ray procedures, dental equipment, medical imaging, and dental sterilization procedures.

Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24.0 per week

Work Location: In person