Registered Dental Assistant
Redding, CA - USA
Job Summary
***This position is open through Friday June 12 2026***
The Redding Rancheria is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant. The preferred schedule for this position is Monday - Wednesday and Friday 4 10s.
The listed wage reflects the entry-level rate for this position. Compensation may be adjusted based on experience education and qualifications.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Assistant Dental Director provides a range of clinical administrative and staff support to the dental services operation. Assists in the performance of dental and radiography procedures; prepares and maintains dental equipment and supplies in accordance with established protocol procedures policies and standards and assists in the coordination of day-to-day patient administration records management and office support activities.
REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current California State Board of Registered Dental Assistant License.
- Radiography Certification.
- CPR certification required.
- Tuberculosis screening Hepatitis A & B.
- Pit and fissure sealant certification
- Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
- Indian preference.
- Must be fingerprinted and pass background check.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Performs all skills as defined by the RRTHC Scope of Services
- Set up appropriate instruments for procedures.
- Assist Dentist with fourhanded dental procedures.
- Perform sealants and coronal polish procedures at the direction of the Dentist.
- Learn staff dentists preferences for procedures and materials as required to work with multiple Dentists daily.
- Seat a patient and take vitals.
- Preview medical histories for the dentist including any pre-medications.
- Prevention of transmission of infectious diseases. Required to stay up to date with current universal precautions and sterilization techniques.
- Expose diagnostic radiographs in accordance with safety standards.
- Dental imaging producing high quality images including radiographs intraoral photographs and extraoral photographs for diagnostic records.
- Perform laboratory duties including impressions and pouring models.
- Patient impressions for lab processed prosthetics as directed by the Dentist and coordinated with outside labs.
- Responsible for maintenance of dental equipment.
- Schedule needed repairs of dental equipment and coordinate with technician to reduce impact on patient care.
- Sterilize instruments; disinfect and organize examination rooms.
- Weekly spore tests of sterilizers and maintenance of logs to meet AAAHC standards and presentation of documentation in audits.
- Provide preventative dental education to clinic patients.
- Review provider instructions with patients regarding home care and return visits.
- Present post-op instructions and denture care instructions independently.
- Oversees daily operation of back office functions in coordination with staff dentist.
- 21. Data entry in the electronic dental record electronic health record and excel spreadsheets for tracking dental health metrics.
- Dental supplies: ordering stocking tracking of shipments and control of costs.
- Initiate referrals with the PRC department checking eligibility documenting treatment plans and guiding patients through the referral process.
- Responsible for tracking referrals to specialist and follow up appointments.
- Communicate in a professional manner with specialists office by phone email or fax as required.
- Scheduling of all appointment types: hygiene procedures and exams. Timing and placement of appointments must be optimized to keep dentists schedules efficient productive and manageable.
- Current knowledge of dental coding maintained yearly with CDT updates and applicable ICD codes.
- Coordinate with billing coder in correct use of CDT codes for procedures performed by the dentist.
- Review insurance and check eligibility as needed with front office staff.
- Provide administrative support for staff dentists.
- Rotate among other Redding Rancheria health campuses when needed.
A completed Redding Rancheria job application must be submitted in order to be considered for employment. You can fill out an application online at theRedding Rancheria ADP Career Center please fax ) or email ().
All certifications credentials/ licenses education verification /degrees and/or transcripts and Indian verification are required to process your application.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background screening clearance. All employees are required to submit to a Tuberculosis test (TB) test after they are hired in addition to being tested annually.
Additional Information:
In addition Redding Rancheria offers an excellent benefit package containing Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance and Short/Long Term disability paid holidays vacation and sick leave as well as a generous 401(k) retirement plan.
Redding Rancheria is a federally recognized Tribe with Pit River Wintu and Yana people where pride in Tribal culture history and identity is evident internally and in the larger community. Redding Rancheria is a leader in the constructive development of its people the larger Indian community and the Redding region.
E-Verify Statement
Redding Rancheria participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Visit the E-Verify URL below for more information.
further information please contact Human Resources Dept. at .
Monday - Wednesday and Friday 4 10s.
Required Experience:
Junior IC