RDA/Front Office professional

Summary We strive to make it a mutually rewarding environment for you, our patients, and your fellow teammates. If this speaks to you and you are energetic and caring, please read on for an exceptional career opportunity! We are a well-established, high-performing general dental practice in the Balboa Park area, looking for a fabulous RDA to join our dynamic team. Responsibilities:

• Welcome patients in the dental office
• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups, ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment, and materials needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Answer phones and schedule patients
• Dental insurance verification
• Discuss the dental care plan with patients and answer any questions they have
• Take vital signs and accurately record medical history
• Prep sterilized equipment and make it available to the dentist for exams and procedures
• Assist dentist during procedures and exams
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and office policies
• Schedule appointments

Qualifications

• A team player willing to put energy into contributing to the practice
• Energetic, authentic, and have a passion for dentistry and serving patients
• Effective in educating patients about their oral health care
• Current Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) state licensure
• Comfortable with technology and proficient with Dentrix 
• Trustworthy and can build rapport with patients and make them feel comfortable and welcome 
• Have a minimum of 5 years of experience working in a dental office.
• Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification is required
• Strong computer and data entry skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to provide high-quality patient care