Registered DENTAL Assistant; RDA - Sycuan Health Center

Tribal, 2 Kwaaypaay Court, El Cajon, California, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM

The ancestors of the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation existed many centuries ago as a community of people…a Tribe living together, farming, hunting and fishing to survive. Much has changed since that time. Today the Sycuan Tribe governs its Reservation, owns and operates a Casino and a Golf Resort, and owns a number of other business ventures in the San Diego Region.

One attribute that remains unchanged, however, is Sycuan s sense of community. Sycuan is more than just a business. Sycuan is a community of people working together toward a common goal. Whether you work in our state-of-the-art Casino, our beautiful Resort, or become a staff member in our Tribal Government division, you will be part of the Sycuan family.

The Sycuan Health Center is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to join our growing dental team. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting our providers and ensuring an exceptional patient care experience.

Job Purpose:

Provides dental assistant services according to licensing protocols and under the supervision of a dentist

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

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Note:

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at the sole discretion of Sycuan Management at any time)

• Performs morning opening procedures in preparation for patient care
• Greets and seats patients and informs the dentist that patient is ready
• Takes and processes x-rays as directed by the dentist
• Prepares the treatment tray in preparation for dental care
• Assists the dentist within established licensing and supervisory limitations
• Adheres to standards for infection control and personal protection in accordance with SMDC, local, state and federal OSHA regulations
• Disinfects the dental operatory prior to and after patient care
• Maintains the dental unit vacuum unit solids collector (trap) and lines
• Replenishes the dental unit distilled water supply
• Cleans, organizes and stocks inventory in the dental operatories, sterilization area, laboratory and darkroom
• Maintains, sterilizes and disinfects all x-ray machines and processors, sterilizers, operatory equipment, dental hand-pieces, procedure instruments and other equipment utilized during daily operations
• Documents the sterilization inventory board to maintain adequate supply sterilized instruments
• Completes laboratory work as needed and manages cases to be sent out and the return date for their delivery
• Performs and documents the inventory of all department equipment
• Performs and documents the testing and maintenance of sterilizers, eyewash stations, emergency resuscitation gear, defibrillator and fire extinguishers
• Provides and obtain patient signatures on printed treatment plans, consent forms, referral consultations, information release waivers and notification of SMDC practice policies
• Manages chart documents for FAX, scan and copy in accordance with current policy and HIPAA restrictions
• Reports workplace hazards and safety issues promptly according to SMDC and OSHA regulations
• Complies with the posted General Industry Safety Orders Code of Safe Practices
• Performs afternoon closing procedures after the completion of patient care
• Maintains strict confidentiality with regard to all components of the patient dental record, other personal information acquired during the performance of job duties and concerning SMDC and interdepartmental discussions.
• Attends all full staff and departmental meetings
• Attends and participates in all SMDC drills, trainings and unscheduled meetings conducted during hours of operation
• Performs all job functions in compliance with SMDC policies and procedures

Under indirect supervision

• Performs extra-oral duties or functions in compliance with the California Dental Board Committee on Dental Auxiliaries and as directed by the supervising dentist
• Operates dental radio-graphic equipment for the purpose of oral radiography in compliance with section 1656 of the California Business and Professions Code
• Performs duties in compliance with the California Dental Board Committee on Dental Auxiliaries and as directed by…