Description Registered Dental Assistant Job Overview We are seeking an experienced, dependable Registered Dental Assistant to join our Riverside dental team. The ideal candidate is energetic, organized, patient-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Strong chairside assisting, digital X-rays, sterilization, patient flow, clinical documentation, and general dentistry experience are required. Implant, oral surgery, and full-arch/AOX experience is highly preferred. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, works well in a fast-paced environment, and can anticipate the needs of the doctor and clinical team. Requirements Registered Dental Assistant Qualifications • Current California Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license. • Current certifications/permits required for the duties performed. • Current CPR/BLS certification as required. • Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, instruments, and materials. • Knowledge of infection-control and sterilization requirements. • Strong communication and organizational skills. • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented dental environment. Registered Dental Assistant Responsibilities and Duties • Provide chairside assistance to dentists during examinations and dental procedures. • Prepare patients, treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and equipment for procedures. • Take diagnostic dental radiographs in accordance with applicable requirements. • Perform RDA duties permitted by California law and within the employee's current licenses, permits, certifications, training, and scope of practice. • Assist with restorative procedures, crown and bridge, endodontics, oral surgery, implants, and other dental procedures. • Assist with implant and full-arch/AOX procedures when appropriately trained. • Obtain and document patient information and ensure medical histories are reviewed according to office protocol. • Maintain complete, accurate, and timely clinical documentation. • Document treatment, materials, anesthetics, prescriptions, and other required clinical information as directed by the treating provider and within permitted duties. • Provide patient education and post-operative instructions as directed by the dentist. • Maintain proper sterilization, disinfection, infection-control, and OSHA protocols. • Properly process, package, sterilize, and store instruments. • Turn over treatment rooms efficiently while maintaining required infection-control standards. • Review the daily schedule and prepare in advance for scheduled procedures. • Ensure necessary instruments, materials, implant components, and lab cases are available before treatment begins. • Maintain appropriate clinical inventory and communicate supply needs before shortages occur. • Properly track and manage lab cases. • Support efficient patient flow and communicate delays or clinical concerns promptly. • Assist with emergency preparedness and follow established safety protocols. • Maintain HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality. • Participate in morning huddles, team meetings, training, and continuing education as required. • Work collaboratively with doctors, hygienists, assistants, front-office team members, and management. • Perform other duties within the RDA's permitted scope as assigned. Performance Expectations The RDA is expected to demonstrate: • Dependable attendance and punctuality. • Strong chairside assisting skills and clinical organization. • Urgency and efficiency without compromising patient safety or quality of care. • Ability to anticipate the doctor's needs. • Strong communication and teamwork. • Professional and compassionate interactions with patients. • Ownership of assigned responsibilities. • Consistent compliance with infection-control and sterilization standards. • Ability to keep the doctor and patient schedule moving efficiently. • Willingness to assist other team members and contribute to overall office goals. Registered Dental Assistant Experience • 2+ years of dental assisting/RDA experience. • Experience with digital radiography and dental practice-management systems. • Strong restorative, crown and bridge, endodontic, and oral surgery experience. • Implant and surgical assisting experience. • AOX/full-arch implant experience is highly preferred. • Experience working in a high-volume multi-provider dental practice. Benefits Dental Views offers Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance, Vacation time, etc.