Registered Dental Assistant
Company: North East Medical Services
Location: San Jose
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Registered Dental Assistant
will provide chair side assistance to the dentist; perform related
duties, and assists with clerical work as needed. ESSENTIAL JOB
FUNCTIONS: Perform duties according to the Dental Practice Act.
Prepare operatories and equipment for patient treatment. Refer
clients to supervisor in situations that cannot be handled. Assist
with front duties including appointment scheduling, Superbill
entry, typing, etc. Provides chair side assistance to the dentist
using four - handed dentistry techniques. Takes dental radiographs.
Maintains dental operatories, dental laboratory, dental equipment
and sterilization area in proper working order. Carries out limited
dental laboratory procedures such as pouring models of impressions.
Assist in topical fluoride administration. Ensure that the
patient’s record, Superbills and all relevant paperwork are
completed and routed to the front desk. Ensure that proper
arrangement is made for the patient’s follow–up care. Follow NEMS
Infection Control protocol, Medical Waste Disposal Protocol and
Hazard Communication protocol. Proactively inform the Dental Clinic
Coordinator of any supplies that need to be replenished, so a
consistent level of supplies is maintained at all times. Provide
dental health education, including oral hygiene instruction and
dietary advice, to patients and to target groups of out – reach
program. Keep track of DentiCal or insurance authorization and
schedule appointment accordingly. Handle dental records, filing
appropriate information in dental charts, file X – rays. Handle
medical records, requesting charts from Medical Department as
needed. Obtain and update necessary information from clients. For
example, DentiCal, private insurance coverage, current address and
telephone number, etc. Adhere to all Federal and Government
regulations including the Dental Board of California rules &
regulation, HIPAA & OSHA regulations. Assist the department to
develop and implement policies, protocol and procedures which are
in compliance with the most current accepted professional
standards. Performs other job duties as required by
manager/supervisor. Qualifications Completion of a qualified dental
assistant training program or evidence of completion of
satisfactory work experience of at least 15 months as a dental
assistant in CA or another state. Current License to work as a
Registered Dental Assistant in the State of California. License in
California to take dental radiographs. Knowledge of cleaning and
sterilizing procedures for dental instruments and equipment.
Current documentation of Basic Life Support required. LANGUAGE:
Must be able to fluently speak, read and write English. Fluent in
Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin), Vietnamese, Spanish and other
languages may be required depending on location. Fluency in other
languages are an asset. STATUS: This is an FLSA Non-exempt
position. This is not an OSHA high-risk position. This is a Full
Time position. NEMS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
welcoming diversity in our workforce. Pursuant to the San Francisco
Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified
applicants with arrest and conviction records. NEMS BENEFITS:
Competitive benefits, including free medical, dental and vision
insurance for employee, spouse and/or children; and company
contribution to 401(k).
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