Registered Dental Assistant

JOB POSTING
 

TITLE: REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT

REPORTS TO: DENTIST/DENTAL HYGIENIST/RDHAP (CLINICAL SUPERVISOR)

LOCATION: RICHMOND, CA AND ANTIOCH, CA

STATUS: NON- EXEMPT/HOURLY

OUR MISSION AND VISION

The Brighter Beginnings mission is to "support healthy births and successful development of children by partnering with parents and helping to build strong communities". Our mission gains its strength from our core belief that "Every family matters, and every child deserves a happy, healthy future".

OUR HISTORY

Brighter Beginnings is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and has been responding to the needs of families in resource-poor neighborhoods since 1984 when our work began in response to the alarming differences in mortality and illness rates among African American babies compared to other children.

Brighter Beginnings has grown into a respected and well-connected organization with locations in Oakland, Richmond, Bay Point, and Antioch. We have a multi-cultural, bi-lingual staff of passionate and committed family service professionals; in fact, many of our staff came to this work because of the challenges they faced in their own families.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Registered Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting the Dentist, Dental Hygienist, or Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice (RDHAP) in the clinical treatment of patients.

QUALIFICATIONS:

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Minimum of High School Diploma or Equivalent.
2. Graduate of an accredited dental assisting program or dental assisting experience preferred.
3. Current and valid California Registered Dental Assistant License.
4. Valid BLS and CPR certification.
5. Coursework in dental instruments and procedures for all ages.
6. Compliance with California dental practice requirements (e.g., x-ray requirements, OSHA training)
7. Commitment to CE for career development
8. Bilingual (English - Spanish) is highly preferred.
9. Minimum of 1 to 3 years in a dental office setting for all ages.
10. Proficient in taking digital X-rays.