Registered Dental Assistant

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Reports to: Dentist, Floor Supervisor, and Office Manager

Position Overview:

At Ocean Dental Group, we provide exceptional dental care to our diverse patients through friendliness and

attention to detail. Our team members exemplify humility, mutual respect, integrity, and the highest

commitment to patient care.

The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) provides essential support in delivering quality dental care. This role

includes patient care, assisting with various dental procedures, performing dental hygiene tasks, and managing

administrative responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Care:

o Prepare patients for dental procedures and ensure their comfort.

o Educate patients on oral health practices to help them maintain good dental hygiene

Dental Procedures:

o Assist the dentist during procedures such as fillings, extractions, and Root Canal Therapy.

o Handle instruments, provide suctioning, and ensure patients are positioned correctly during

treatments.

o Fabrication of provision crowns, taking preliminary impressions, scanning patients mouth for fixed and

removable prosthetics, application of Pit & Fissure Sealants, Whitening treatment (Zoom), under the

supervision of a Dentist

o Taking diagnostic X-rays

Dental Hygiene:

o Perform dental hygiene procedures, including coronal polishing, light hand-scaling, and fluoride

treatments.

Instrument Preparation:

o Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment to ensure a safe working environment.

Administrative Tasks:

o Schedule appointments and maintain accurate patient records.

o Provide post-operative instructions to patients to ensure proper recovery.

Qualifications:

Valid Registered Dental Assistant license, issued by the Dental Board of California.

Current CPR certification (BLS or ACLS).

Previous experience in a dental setting preferred.

Knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and terminology.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills:

Proficient in assisting with dental procedures and performing hygiene tasks.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work collaboratively in a clinical team environment.

This description outlines the essential functions and qualifications for the role of a Registered Dental Assistant.

This is not a list of comprehensive duties; management reserves the right to assign additional responsibilities.

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Experience:

• dental: 2 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person