Registered Dental Assistant RDA Encinitas Dental Office Encinitas, CA Job Details Part-time $24 - $32 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Dental assisting Computer literacy High school diploma or GED X-Ray Certification Chairside coronal polishing Attention to detail Registered Dental Assistant Dental x-ray Dental Assisting Polishing Radiology Certification Full Job Description Our small private general dentist practice is looking for a registered dental assistant (RDA) to join our team immediately. The position is for four days/week M/Tu/Th/F 8:30am - 2:00pm (office is closed on Wed). If you are interested, please let me know when you are available to come in for a paid working interview, what your ideal hourly compensation is, and what days you are available to work. •Please do not apply if you do not have any dental assisting experience or wish to have more hours than offered.

Job Responsibilities:

Assisting the dentist, occasionally answering phone calls, back office duties, general cleaning of the office. •Must be proficient at taking digital X-rays and coronal polishing.

Qualifications:

X-ray license and RDA license 1 year of dental working experience preferred but not required. We are willing to train the right candidate.

Job Type:

Part-time Salary:

$24.00 to $32.00 /hour

Job Responsibilities:

Assisting the dentist, occasionally answering phone calls, back office duties, general cleaning of the office. Must be proficient at taking X-rays and coronal polishing.

Qualifications:

X-ray license and RDA license 1 year of dental working experience preferred but not required. We are willing to train the right candidate.

Job Type:

Part-time Salary:

$24.00 to $32.00 /hour You'll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist's shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. Responsibilities Welcome customers in the dental office Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed Sterilize instruments according to regulations Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry Undertake lab tasks as instructed Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked Schedule appointments Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures Skills Proven experience as dental assistant Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods Understanding of health & safety regulations Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus Good computer skills Excellent communication and people skills Attention to detail Well-organized and reliable High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$24.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Required)

Work Location:

In person