Lead RDA Extended Function (Outpatient), Full-time, Day Shift
About The Position
Adventist Health Sonora is hiring a Lead Registered Dental Assistant Extended Function (RDAEF) for its outpatient practice. The role oversees, trains, and directs other dental assistants; ensures staffing coverage; supports adherence to policies and procedures; maintains clinical supplies; and carries out day-to-day back-office operations. The Lead RDAEF assists the dentist during examinations and treatment, performs clinical duties within the RDAEF scope, and takes final impressions for permanent indirect restorations. The position also supports patient satisfaction and office production goals and assists the Practice Administrator with other department activities as needed. Adventist Health requires associates to receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. The organization participates in E-Verify.
Requirements
- High school education, GED, or equivalent.
- Registered Dental Assistant Extended Function (RDAEF) licensure in the state of practice.
- Radiation Safety Certificate.
- Coronal Polish license.
- Sealant license.
- CPR certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s or technical degree, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Three years of dental assistant experience.
Responsibilities
- Oversee, train, and direct other dental assistants in support of practice leadership.
- Ensure adequate staffing coverage and minimize the impact on patient care delivery.
- Maintain appropriate and adequate clinical supplies.
- Provide team oversight and direction in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Foster a success-oriented environment that reflects the practice's values.
- Assist the dentist during examinations and treatment.
- Participate in achieving patient satisfaction and office production goals.
- Assist the Practice Administrator with other department-related activities and functions as needed.
- Perform clinical duties specific to a Registered Dental Assistant: Extended Function.
- Take final impressions for permanent indirect restorations.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
