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Company Information

Our client company.

Job Summary

The Registered Dental Assistant is integral in assisting dentists and dental hygienists in providing primary care dental services at our client's health center. Primary responsibilities include sterilization, preparation, and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies.

Responsibilities / Job Duties

• Review daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments in the operatory for patient treatment.
• Maintain a smooth constant flow of patients from reception to operatories.
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after treatment.
• Prepare patients for examination by obtaining their health history and taking their blood pressure and pulse.
• Record patients' health history, vital signs, and information in the Electronic Dental Record (EDR) system.
• Operate x-ray equipment to perform dental radiographic procedures.
• Perform mouth-mirror inspection of the oral cavity, including charting obvious lesions, existing restorations, and missing teeth.
• Provide chair-side assistance to the dentist and hygienist, as needed, in the concept of four-handed dentistry.
• Use suction and swabs to keep patients’ mouths clear and dry during procedures.
• Accurately chart the diagnosis of dentists.
• Place and remove temporary sedative dressings.
• Take impressions for diagnostic and opposing models.
• Under direct supervision of the dentist, perform procedures such as fabrication of temporary crowns intra-orally; temporary cementation and removal of temporary crowns and removal of orthodontic bands; coronal polishing; and placement of post-extraction and periodontal dressings in accordance with state regulations and law.
• Provide patients with instructions for oral care.
• Maintain dental equipment and work areas in compliance with health center policies and procedures related to infection control and safety issues, including the sterilization of all reusable dental instruments and equipment and the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials.
• Maintain adequate operatory supplies and compile a list for inventory control and ordering purposes.
• Assist the front office, as needed, with answering the telephone, patient registration, scheduling appointments, recalls, and obtaining insurance eligibility.

Minimum Education and Experience Qualification Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate from a California Board-approved RDA education program.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with dental terminology, instruments, materials, and medications used during dental procedures.
• Knowledge of professional and ethical standards of health care delivery.
• Availability to work outside of normal shifts (e.g., 8am to 5pm) and on Saturdays.
• Computer proficiency, particularly with the Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook and Word, and with electronic health record data entry.

Experience

• Preferred: One year experience working as a Registered Dental Assistant in a high volume dental practice.

Skills

• Technical proficiency with x-ray equipment and electronic dental records.
• Strong communication and patient management skills.

Schedule / Shift

Availability required for shifts outside the normal schedule (e.g., 8am to 5pm) and on Saturdays.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.