Registered Dental Assistant; Arleta

This position will assist the dentist and the dental hygienist in providing dental care to clinic patients.

• Prepare patients for dental procedures, including seating and draping.
• Assist the dentist during procedures, such as handling instruments, rinsing, and suctioning.
• Take dental X-rays and teeth impressions for study casts.
• Perform coronal polishing.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene, including brushing, flossing, and nutrition.
• Sterilize and disinfect dental instruments and equipment.
• Comply with dental infection control protocols.
• Prepare treatment rooms.
• Provide post‑procedure care and instructions.
• Monitor and maintain dental supply inventory.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and equipment.
• High level of professionalism, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining a necessary degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and multi‑task while maintaining quality standards.
• Ability to build productive working relationships.
• Ability to pleasantly and effectively represent the organization.

• Graduate degree from an Accredited Dental Assisting program or CDA.
• 1 to 2 years of related experience.

• Registered Dental Assistant with the Dental Board of California.
• X‑ray certified.
• Coronal polish certified.
• Ultrasonic certified.
• Must provide proof of required vaccinations by federal, state, and local funding sources.

• Walking, talking, sitting, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 10 pounds; hand and wrist dexterity to utilize a computer.

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