TEMP Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

LOOKING FOR RDA AND DA TEMPS!!!!!

Position Overview

We are the premier pediatric dental care providers in the bay area. Your focus will be creating the best environment for any family that walks through the front doors. Our RDA’s will perform all Registered dental assisting duties in accordance with the rules and regulations of the California Board of Dentistry.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Welcome pediatric patients and parents in a comforting manner to prepare them for upcoming treatment/ hygiene/ exam visits
• Educate patients and family members in oral hygiene and preventive care
• Review dental treatment consent forms with parents
• Perform Prophylaxis for hygiene patients
• Place sealants for eligible patients
• Review patient’s medical history with parent
• Assist the dentist during a variety of pediatric dental treatment procedures including 4-handed dentistry
• Prepare cements, liners, and take impressions of patient’s teeth.
• Take x-rays on pediatric patients, process and mount them correctly.
• Clean, sterilize, and set up hygiene and treatment trays.
• Stock, store, and take inventory of supplies and materials.
• Test and maintain equipment (sterilizer, y, x-ray processor, etc.)
• Ability to assist in patient scheduling
• Confidently discussing treatment recommendations with patients
• Write notes in practice management software
• Uphold OSHA Standards and Infection Control Protocol

Qualifications

• Team player and self-motivated
• Registered Dental Assistant licensed by the State of California.
• Coronal Polish Certification
• Radiation Safety Certification or completion of a radiation safety course approved
• Current BLS CPR Certification.
• High School Diploma or equivalent, GED.
• Ability to handle all patient information in compliance with HIPAA privacy and security standards.
• Working knowledge of Gmail, Google Docs and other systems.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with parents, children and co-workers

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds without assistance
• Occasional standing and bending are required
• Regular computer usage

Working Environment

• General dental office environment.

What We Offer:

• Part-Time: non-exempt position, sick hours, bonus eligibility
• Full-time: non-exempt position, excellent benefits package includes; medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and tuition reimbursement**. Vacation, sick and paid holidays

About Us:

Bay Area Kids Dentist provides pediatric dental services for infants, children, and adolescents as well as sedation and dental care for children with special and emotional needs. We are also specially trained to provide dental treatments under general anesthesia, which is recommended for certain circumstances, to lessen the mental and/or physical discomfort of a procedure.

Bay Area Kids Dentist provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Bay Area Kids Dentist complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

COVID-19 considerations:

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Referral program

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $36