Registered Dental Assistant

Job: Registered Dental Assistant
Location: Pasadena, CA
Schedule: Full time
Bilingual: English /Spanish is required

Job description:
This position is responsible for assisting dentists in the direct provision of primary dental care services to patients at the clinic. The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) also oversees the sterilization, preparation, and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies, ensuring proper infection control in all patient care areas.
In addition to clinical support, the RDA is expected to take on leadership responsibilities, such as mentoring new team members, providing guidance on best practices, and fostering a collaborative work environment. RDAs play a key role in maintaining efficiency within the clinic by proactively identifying and addressing workflow improvements. They are vital members of the Dental Department and must contribute to fostering a team atmosphere, whether at their assigned clinic or when filling in at other sites. They are expected to use AIDET as an internal and external customer service tool with both patients and staff. Given that the Dental Department includes multiple clinics, all team members must demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills to ensure seamless coordination and high-quality, patient-centered care.

Requirements:
Education and Experience
• High School diploma or GED certificate required.
• Active Class A driver’s license required.
• Knowledge of specific issues related to Oral Health Education for children, adolescents, pregnant women, and chronic medical conditions such as HIV, Diabetes, high blood pressure, cancers.
• Graduation from a California Board-approved RDA educational program.
• RDA licensure by Dental Board of California.
• Completion of 2-hour CA Dental Board-approved CA Dental Practice Act course.
• Radiation Safety Certificate.
• 8-hour Infection Control course per California Dental Board guidelines.
• Completion of AHA-approved course in Basic Life Support/CPR.
• Coronal Polish certificate.

Benefits:
If you work 30+ hours per week, you’ll enjoy competitive pay and a robust benefits package that includes:
• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Monthly employer-sponsored allowance for assistance with health premiums.
• Funded Health Savings Account (up to deductible) to assist with carrier-approved medical expenses.
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave) and 13 paid holidays.
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Profit Sharing plan.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Short- and long-term disability plans (LTD/STD).
• Life insurance policy & AD&D, and more!

Salary Range: $52,314.00 - $5