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Big Smiles Dental lists this Registered Dental Assistant opportunity in van nuys, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Registered Dental AssistantDentistry with a work-life balanceMake a difference while doing what you loveIf you're looking for a career opportunity at a competitive salary while helping kids in need, let's talk.Big Smiles, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant in Van Nuys, CA to help provide dental care to underserved children at their school.Our innovative in-school dental program offers something different than a traditional dental practice. With a workday that ends with the school day and no nights or weekends, our program is perfect for people looking for a diverse and different working environment, working parents and anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field.Sound interesting? Call or text Venice at or email (If texting/emailing, please include your name, contact information and the location of this position.)Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Qualifications:· Must hold active CPR certification card· Must have 1+ years of experience as a Dental Assistant (DA)· Must have 1+ years Digital X-ray Imaging experience· Valid driver license, reliable transportation and a willingness to travel locally is a must· Works well with others (both children and adults)· Ability to work well in fast-paced environment; organized and detail-oriented; able to multi-task· Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs.· Able to walk several flights of stairs on occasion as many schools are without elevators· Coronal Polishing certification· Sealant certificationRegistered Dental Assistant (RDA) Responsibilities:· Dental Assisting Services during mobile dental clinics· Digital X-ray Imaging· Patient Records Charting· Equipment Set-up, Breakdown, and Sterilization Assistance· Travel Daily to and from school sitesBig Smiles Offers:Evenings, weekends and summers off!Working a school day schedule (about 6 – 7 hours); on average between 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.Benefit package (health, dental, vision)Unique work experience and flexible schedulingFull and part time positionsCompetitive compensation$18-$27 per hourState-of-the-art portable dental equipmentLatest technology & digital radiographyWant to learn more? Call or text Venice at or email We AreBig Smiles is the nation's leading in-school dental program founded more than two decades ago by two moms, who happen to also be dentists. The founders saw a tremendous need among underserved school aged children who did not have easy access to dental care and who often suffered from poor oral hygiene, tooth decay, pain and associated health problems.Knowing that many parents could not take their children to the dentist due to issues including time off from work and transportation challenges, they sought to bring the care to the need.Using the latest technology in portable equipment, a team of dedicated dental professionals provide preventive and restorative dental care to children right at school. Our flexibility and expertise allow us to transform classrooms, auditoriums, gyms or other suitable areas into fully functional dental offices for the day.Every year, through its devoted group of dental professionals, Big Smiles puts happy, healthy smiles on over 500,000 children from coast to coast.Join us in our mission to bring smiles and good oral health to where they are needed. Call or text us at or email You'll be glad you did.Rewarding Work. Competitive Compensation. Big Smiles.Big Smiles is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
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van nuys, CA, 91411, US
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