Receptionist / Registered Dental Assistant

About the role

The Dental Receptionist/Registered Dental Assistant provides front‑desk support and clinical assistance at the Colusa Indian Dental Clinic, ensuring patients feel welcomed and receive high‑quality care.

Key responsibilities

• Greet patients, manage appointments, answer phones, and handle cash receipts.
• Document insurance eligibility, estimate service costs, and process billing information.
• Prepare clinical records, assist with instrument sterilization, set up trays, and support the dentist during procedures.
• Take medical and dental histories, record vital signs, and expose diagnostic x‑rays.
• Maintain office supplies, ensure confidentiality, and sign a confidentiality agreement.

Required profile

• RDA or DA certification with current radiograph and CPR/First Aid certifications.
• At least 6 months of dental office experience preferred.
• Ability to stand for long periods, bend, kneel, and lift heavy objects.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Required skills

• Dental instrumentation and equipment use.
• Radiograph certification (State of California).
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Familiarity with ICD‑10 and CPT‑4 coding.