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Registered Dental Assistant Applicant Pool (Ongoing)
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Position Number: 5874073
Location: Pomona, CA
Position Type: Medicine - Dentistry

Registered Dental Assistant Applicant Pool (Ongoing)

Posting Number: S01508
Campus:
Department: 1915-Dental Center

Classification Pay Scale
In compliance with SB 1162, Western University of Health Sciences is providing a pay scale for this position. The pay scale reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Within this range, the individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and work location. Please note that the compensation details listed reflects the base salary only.

Expected Pay Scale
Minimum: $21.00
Maximum $25.00

Job Summary

This is a continuous recruitment application pool to fill full-time, Registered Dental Assistant positions on an as-needed basis. Applications are accepted year-round and will remain in the pool.

To assist clinical faculty, dental students, and other clinical support staff in the provision of oral health care to patients in the College of Dental Medicine Clinics with a primary role at The Dental Center in Pomona. Facilitates the efficient delivery of patient care working as part of a multidisciplinary dental team, with the primary role as chairside dental assistant. Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must be a Registered Dental Assistant in the State of California; have a minimum of three years experience as a dental assistant; current Basic Life Support.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to effectively interact with health care professionals, students, and patients. Bilingual ability helpful.

Proficient with computers, electronic health record, printers, calculator, fax machine, copy machine operation, electronic mail, video communications programs and telephone operation.

Experience using portable dental units, ultrasonic and sterilization units, portable imaging units

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to interact with administration, faculty, staff, and students effectively and professionally.

Required Qualifications

Education: Any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Experience: Three or more years of experience as an RDA in a clinic, hospital clinic or dental office.

Licensure and Certification: Must have current California RDA license and current Basic Life Support certification.

Must have a valid Drivers License.

Must maintain a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) that satisfies the requirements of the WesternU Vehicle Use Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Familiar with Denti-cal regulations

Preference given to those with experience in dental education

Posting Date: 09/04/2024
Closing Date:

Essential Job Duties

To apply, visit https://jobs.westernu.edu/postings/30865