The Registered Dental Assistant provides high-quality dental hygiene care, including cleanings, x-rays, and chair-side assistance to dentists. They are also responsible for documenting patient findings and supporting mobile dental services by traveling to offsite locations.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma, a valid Registered Dental Assistant license, an X-ray license, and BLS certification. A valid CA driver's license and the ability to drive a mobile dental unit RV are required.
high schoolprofessional certificateBasic Life SupportPatient DocumentationOral Health EducationBilingual Spanish/EnglishPatient ScreeningPatient TriageChair-side AssistanceX-ray ImagingDental Equipment MaintenanceDental Hygiene ProtocolsPerio-chartingDriving Mobile Dental Unit
Job description
ABOUT US
Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups.
It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives.
At Neighborhood, this is our vision.
A community where everyone is healthy and happy.
We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters.
At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.
As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 500,000 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 96k people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.
We have been doing this since 1969, and it is our employees that make this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If that sounds like an organization you want to be a part of, we would love to have you.
**Work schedule
Mon.-Fri. from 7:30am-4:00pm (half hour lunch)
Role overview and purpose
The Registered Dental Assistant will establish dental hygiene protocols and procedures to ensure a positive patient experience. This role will assist providers with documenting patient findings, treatment plans, and outcomes.
Responsibilities
Provides high-quality dental hygiene within the scope of service consistent with accepted standards of care by assessing dental conditions and risk, using patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental & perio-charting, and taking patient vital signs, as required
Documents dental history of chief complaint; records and reports pertinent observations and patient reactions to dental staff, as appropriate
Provides chair-side assistance to the dentist in the performance of special tests, procedures, and complex treatments
Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse development during treatment of patients
Evaluates patients and implements treatment regimens under the supervision of the dentist
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Vacation
Vision Insurance
Holidays
Medical Insurance
Volunteer Time Off
Floating Holidays
403b Retirement Plan
Sick/Personal Time
Health and Wellness Events
Delivers direct patient care to patients as assigned, using established dental hygienistprocedures, such as cleaning, polishing, x-rays, application of sealants, fluorides, and varnishes, making impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts and related procedures
Provides complete documentation of all findings, treatments, and outcomes
Initiates oral health education and prevention activities
Develops and implements individualized dental care plans for patients; performs patient education and risk protocols, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching under the supervision of a dentist
Documents lab procedures and ensure follow-up on results
Reviews and interprets patient dental records
Assists in the preparation of patient care areas, patient admissions, transfers, and discharge processes, as required
Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of dental equipment and patient rooms
Prepares reports and assists with patient reception, telephone calls, routine triage, and other office duties, as needed
Impacts patient experiences by demonstrating courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy
Provide support to Mobile Dental Services, including traveling to offsite locations to provide services
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved source is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment.
AHA-approved courses include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor using a mannequin to demonstrate CPR and emergency response techniques.
Online-only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this requirement.
One year of registered dental assisting or related experience preferred
Bilingual (Spanish/English) speaking preferred
Valid CA driver’s license and proof of auto insurance required
Must be willing to learn and drive the mobile dental unit RV, ensuring safe and effective transportation of equipment and staff ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing, and proofreading skills
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Knowledgeable about and experience with dental hygiene protocol and procedures
Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent planning and organizational ability
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift/carry 20 lbs/weight
Ability to stand for long periods of time
COMPLIANCE (Safety & HIPPA)
Follow all safety procedures as outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare’s Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and report any injuries and/or unsafe conditions immediately
Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe workpractices
Follow all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions
Use appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury free environment
Be familiar with location of nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exits
Follow all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocols
Maintain privacy of all patient, employee and volunteer information and access such information only on a need-to-know basis for business purposes
Comply with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations
Report all behavior and/or activity that are unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful
Neighborhood Healthcare offers a generous benefit plan that includes
Partially company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. Two plus weeks of vacation, Nine Holidays including two Floating Holidays of your choosing, Sick/Personal time, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), 403b Retirement plan (similar to a 401k), optional Health and Wellness events, and much more!
Pay range
$27.21 to $38.09 per hour, depending on experience, education and additional qualifications.
Compensation Disclosure
The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate’s overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs.
