Senior Dental Assistant

Under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist, assists in providing dental healthcare services to patients in a clinical setting, including a fixed dental clinic, mobile dental clinic or utilization of portable dental equipment in school based preventative clinics and outreach programs.  The Senior Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) contributes to the continued success by passionately executing the community health investment model, promoting the culture, mission and values.  The Senior Registered Dental Assistant serves as a lead to help the clinic flow, the liaison between the providers and the assistants, chair-side dental assistant and performs dental procedures within the scope of practice. Responsible for taking digital x-rays, operatory set-up and clean-up, ordering and stocking of supplies. Provides patient/family oral health education and instruction.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training: Training in infection control, X-ray safety, OSHA standards. Or equivalent education/experience.
• Coursework/Training: Registered Dental Assistant License
• H.S. Diploma or GED
• California Registered Dental Assistant upon hire or
• California Registered Dental Assistant - Extended Functions upon hire.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.
• Driving may be necessary as part of this role. Caregivers are required to comply with all state laws and requirements for driving. Caregivers will be expected to provide proof of driver license. See policy for additional information.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in dental office setting.

Why Join Providence? 

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.