Description:
Job Title: Registered Dental Assistant
Location: San Ysidro, CA 92173
Type: Temp (8 weeks)
Salary Range: TBD
Position Summary:
The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) assists the Dentist at chair side in
the concept of four-handed dentistry and prepares patients in a manner
that will instill confidence in the staff and services of the Dental Division.
Essential Functions:
• Complies with all aspects of patient intake such as taking and
recording of blood pressure, pulse, tobacco status, medical alert
review and documentation of medication list. Review and records
clinical note in detail, treatment results, treatment planning, consents,
referrals and any other pertinent documentation on patient records
with accuracy.
• Coordinates the preparation of reports and written documentation
including patient records, as required by the department, company,
state and federal agencies.
• Performs a wide variety of patient care activities and assists chair
side in the concept of four-handed dentistry to include duties and
procedures specific to the RDA scope such as fabrication, cementing
and adjustment of temporary crowns, coronal polishing, placement
and removal of temporary sedative fillings, impressions, applying
non-aerosol and topical agents, removing post-extraction and
periodontal dressing, assisting in the administration of nitrous oxide,
holding anterior matrices and placing and removing rubber dams.
• Maintains a smooth, constant flow of patients from reception to
operatories; coordinates the activities of several operatories through
proper utilization of time, resources, abilities and patient needs.
• Complies with established OSHA policies and procedures, objectives,
quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection
control standards. Ensures the established infection control
techniques are administered in accordance with department policy to
maintain a safe and pleasant environment.
• Review patient records for accuracy and completeness; explains
treatment recommended by the dentist in a manner that is
understandable and supportive.
• Prepares equipment, instruments, material and operatories. Performs
routine maintenance of equipment and restocking of materials.
• Operates X-ray equipment to make complete and/or selective oral
radiographic services. Develops film by digital, automatic or manual
processing methods; mounts and labels X-rays.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures,
objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and
infection control standards.
• Maintains and submits orders to maintain an adequate inventory of
forms, clerical supplies, Xerox paper and equipment.
• Maintain privacy of all patient, employee and volunteer information
and access such information only on a need to know basis for
business purposes. Comply with all HIPAA regulations regarding
corporate integrity and security obligations.
Other Responsibilities:
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation
in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and
workshops.
• Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as
directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Supervisory Relationship:
• The Registered Dental Assistant reports directly to Dental Floor
Supervisor and/or Dental Director.
Position Qualifications:
Certification: Current RDA License.Radiation Safety Certificate, CPR
Certificate, and Coronal Polish Certificate.
Experience: 1-2 years as dental assistant with Dentrix workflow
Equipment Used: PC, Fax, other office equipment, dental laboratory
equipment, X-ray machine, Amalgamator, Asistina, Ultrasonic Cleaner,
Autoclave, and other sterilization equipment.
Technical Knowledge: Four handed dentistry, full scope dentistry
procedures and oral radiographic services. Computer skills involving word
processing, email and dental management programs such as Dentrix are
preferable.
Skills other: Excellent communication skills. Bilingual Required: Spanish
Effort required: Physical Activities Prolonged periods of standing, sitting
and occasionally lifting objects of up to 25 pounds.
Working Traits: Ability to put patients at ease and give clear
understandable directions of treatment recommended by dentist.