full-time 20 days ago
Registered Dental Assistant
Southwest Family Dentistry
Bakersfield, CA 93311
21 - 23/hr
About the Practice
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Job Description
Responsibilities
Assist doctors with general, surgical, endodontics, restorative dental procedures
Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for procedures
Take diagnostic-quality digital X-rays
Perform RDA duties within the scope permitted by California law
Provide clear pre-operative and post-operative instructions to patients
Maintain proper infection control, sterilization, and OSHA standards
Turn over and maintain clean, organized treatment rooms
Review the schedule and prepare appropriately for upcoming procedures
Maintain and organize dental instruments, supplies, and equipment
Help monitor inventory and communicate when supplies need to be ordered
Accurately document treatment and relevant clinical information
Help keep the clinical schedule running efficiently and on time
Communicate professionally with doctors, hygienists, front-office staff, and other assistants
Provide a friendly and reassuring experience for patients
Assist other team members when needed
Qualifications
Current California Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license required
Current dental radiography qualifications as required by California
Current CPR/BLS certification
Knowledge of infection control and sterilization protocols
Strong communication and organizational skills
Dependable and punctual
Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
Ability to multitask and remain organized in a busy clinical environment
Previous dental assisting experience preferred
Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Assist doctors with general, surgical, endodontics, restorative dental procedures
Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for procedures
Take diagnostic-quality digital X-rays
Perform RDA duties within the scope permitted by California law
Provide clear pre-operative and post-operative instructions to patients
Maintain proper infection control, sterilization, and OSHA standards
Turn over and maintain clean, organized treatment rooms
Review the schedule and prepare appropriately for upcoming procedures
Maintain and organize dental instruments, supplies, and equipment
Help monitor inventory and communicate when supplies need to be ordered
Accurately document treatment and relevant clinical information
Help keep the clinical schedule running efficiently and on time
Communicate professionally with doctors, hygienists, front-office staff, and other assistants
Provide a friendly and reassuring experience for patients
Assist other team members when needed
Qualifications
Current California Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license required
Current dental radiography qualifications as required by California
Current CPR/BLS certification
Knowledge of infection control and sterilization protocols
Strong communication and organizational skills
Dependable and punctual
Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
Ability to multitask and remain organized in a busy clinical environment
Previous dental assisting experience preferred
Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Requirements
• Autoclaving
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) use
• Surface decontamination
• Hand hygiene
• Ultrasonic cleaning infection control method
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) use
• Surface decontamination
• Hand hygiene
• Ultrasonic cleaning infection control method
About Southwest Family Dentistry
Southwest Family Dentistry in Bakersfield, CA has been proudly serving the community since 1993. They offer a full range of dental services for families at all stages, focusing on early problem detection and minimally invasive procedures to maintain great oral health. With a team dedicated to quality dentistry, they provide services ranging from cleanings and extractions to life-changing full-mouth dental implants.