Registered Dental Assistant

Job overview

The Registered Dental Assistant is an onsite role at the Colusa Indian Dental Clinic in Colusa, CA. Compensation is not specified. The assistant supports the clinic’s dentist during patient examinations and treatment. The role prepares patients and instruments, assists during dental procedures, records patient information, and provides oral hygiene and postoperative instructions. It contributes to patient-focused dental services that meet regulatory and licensing standards.

What you'll do

• Prepare patients and sterilize and disinfect instruments
• set up trays and materials
• assist the dentist during procedures
• record medical and dental histories and vital signs
• expose diagnostic dental X-rays
• make preliminary impressions and study casts
• fabricate temporary restorations
• instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control
• provide dentist-prescribed postoperative instructions
• document treatment
• maintain confidentiality.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered dental assistant

dental clinic

dental procedures

dental x-rays

patient records

instrument sterilization

oral hygiene

colusa ca

colusa indian community council

cpr certification

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, three months of related experience, a current Registered Dental Assistant license, California radiograph certification, and valid CPR/first aid certification. Bilingual ability is highly desirable.

About the employer

Colusa Indian Community Council is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.