Registered Dental Assistant

Registered Dental Assistant Goldstone Dental Santa Rosa, CA Job Details Full-time $25 - $33 an hour 11 hours ago Qualifications Biological safety protocols CPR Certification HIPAA compliance BLS Certification In-person customer service HIPAA Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence Patient safety Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise Disinfection procedures Registered Dental Assistant Dentrix Operating medical imaging equipment Patient interaction Clinical confidentiality policies Radiation protection measures Full Job Description Job Overview Join our dynamic dental team as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), where your expertise will directly enhance patient care and streamline clinical operations. In this vital role, you will support dentists during procedures, manage patient records, and ensure the highest standards of infection control and clinical confidentiality. Your energetic approach and attention to detail will contribute to creating a welcoming environment for patients of all ages, including pediatric dentistry. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, patient-centered setting while making a positive impact on oral health.

Purpose:

Support safe, efficient, patient-centered clinical care by preparing operatories, assisting chairside, supporting records and radiographs within scope, maintaining sterilization and infection-control standards, and helping the dentist stay on schedule.

• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and patient charts before procedures.
• Assist dentist chairside during examinations, restorative care, emergencies, and other procedures within scope.
• Take and process radiographs only as licensed/authorized and in accordance with radiation safety requirements.
• Document clinical notes, treatment information, materials, and patient instructions accurately in Dentrix as directed.
• Review patient medical histories, medications, allergies, and consent status and alert dentist to concerns.
• Maintain sterilization workflows, instrument processing, spore testing, PPE, surface disinfection, and operatory turnover standards.
• Provide patient education, post-operative instructions, and reassurance within scope and dentist direction.
• Monitor inventory of clinical supplies, instruments, PPE, and lab cases; communicate re-order needs timely.
• Follow OSHA/Cal-OSHA, HIPAA, bloodborne pathogens, infection-control, sharps, waste, and radiation safety procedures.
• Help maintain schedule flow by anticipating dentist needs and communicating delays or patient concerns.

Required qualifications:

• Current California RDA license in good standing.
• Current CPR/BLS certification as required for role and practice requirements.
• Radiography certification/authorization as applicable to assigned duties.
• Knowledge of infection control, sterilization, PPE, and OSHA/Cal-OSHA dental safety requirements.
• Professional chairside manner and strong patient communication.
• Ability to work efficiently without compromising safety or documentation quality.
• Dentrix or comparable software experience preferred. 90-day success measures:
• Operatories are ready on time and schedule flow improves.
• Sterilization and infection-control documentation is current and reliable.
• Clinical notes and radiographs are accurate, timely, and within scope.
• Dentist has fewer delays caused by missing supplies, instruments, lab cases, or room setup.
• Patient feedback reflects confidence, professionalism, and clear communication.

Compliance binder and training records are maintained for assigned clinical areas. Join us in delivering exceptional oral healthcare by combining your technical skills with your passion for patient well-being! This paid opportunity is perfect for motivated individuals eager to advance their career in a supportive environment that values professionalism, continuous learning, and clinical excellence.

Pay:

$25.00 - $33.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person