Registered Dental Assistant

ACHC is a Federally Qualified Health Center and licensed primary care clinic. We provide Family Medicine and Dental Care, with additional specialists in Behavioral Health, Chiropractic, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Gynecology, Pediatrics, Podiatry and Optometry. ACHC Clinics are located across Fresno, Kings and Tulare counties.

As a Registered Dental Assistant at Aria Community Health Center you will have the opportunity to join a company that is experiencing a tremendous amount of growth, values your contribution, and provides you with a career rather than just a job.

Job Summary :

Provides oral hygiene and preventive services to dental patients. Evaluates and assesses provision of services. Performs procedures safely in compliance with regulations under the direction of a dentist. Provides patient education on various topics, including oral care techniques and overall dental health, to patients. Depending on expanded roles, education and training, the RDA may be privileged to perform X-Rays / imaging, remove sutures and dressings, tooth polishing, take impressions, apply fluoride and administer topical medications. Prepares materials and equipment for treatment and has them ready for use. Performs other tasks and duties as required or as assigned by Management Staff.

Job Requirements :

• Active CA license and certification as a Registered Dental Assistant
• One (1) year minimum experience as a Registered Dental Assistant
• CPR Card (Adult, Child and Infant)
• Bilingual English / Spanish preferred
• Ability to work as a team player and work independently
• Excellent Communication Skills

PHYSICAL / COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

Hearing : Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone.

Speaking : Must be able to communicate clearly to patients in person and over the telephone.

Vision : Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.

Cognitive : Aptitude to complete tasks, including abilities such as learning, remembering, focusing, categorizing, and integrating information for decision making, problem-solving, and comprehending.

Other : Requires occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 20 pounds unassisted. Requires frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements (specifically keyboarding and writing), standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift.

The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance for this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Benefits :

403(B)

403(B) matching

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Vacation Pay

Sick Pay

EEO Statement :

Aria Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Aria Community Health Center participates in E-Verify.