Health And Life Organization - Sacramento, CA

posted 13 days ago

Sacramento, CA

About the position

The Mobile Registered Dental Assistant shall be responsible for performing all basic registered dental assistant duties such as coronal polishing, fabrication of temporary crowns, temporary filling, impression and pit and fissure sealants. Additionally, the Registered Dental Assistant II shall be responsible for chair side assisting, rooming and dismissing patients, set up and breaking down operatory rooms, taking x-rays, ensuring that patients are comfortable and provide with good patient services, and sterilizing dental instruments and equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Chair side assisting with dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
  • Learning each dentist's preferred practices and tray set up for specific treatments
  • Following all OSHA, Dental Board and health center policies and procedures
  • Maintaining proper patient treatment records
  • Providing oral hygiene instructions to patient
  • Breaking down and set up operatory rooms
  • Turning on all units, switches and water before patient sits down
  • Asking about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse
  • Preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
  • Helping patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment
  • Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration
  • Teaching patient appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health
  • Stocking supplies in operatory room, restroom, lab, etc.
  • Traveling to other dental clinics to provide coverage
  • Setting up tray for treatment procedures
  • Seating and dismissing patients
  • Assisting with receptionist duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, pull and file charts
  • Assisting with dental referrals and dental billing
  • Tracking lab cases
  • Maintaining proper patient records
  • Reporting any non-compliance issues to Manager
  • Creating a productive and collaborative environment
  • Taking dental radiographs (X-rays)
  • Assisting with training new dental assistants and registered dental assistants
  • Performing basic registered dental assistant functions such as coronal polishing, fabrication of temporary crowns, temporary filling, and impression as approved by the California Dental Board
  • Perform pit and fissure sealants
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by dental office manager or supervisor

Requirements

  • High School Diploma OR equivalent
  • One year of Registered Dental Assistant experience
  • Has a Registered Dental Assistant License
  • Has a certification in the following courses: Dental Practice Act, Infection Control, Basic Life Support, Radiation Safety, Coronal polish, Pit and Fissure Sealants

Nice-to-haves

  • Ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner
  • Ability to cooperate and collaborate with a team of dental professionals to provide non-discriminatory care to underserved patient populations
  • Ability to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Ability to learn and use Electronic Health Record Systems (e.g., IMS, EPIC and Dentrix)
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a high volume environment
  • Ability to prioritize and perform a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to take initiative and function with a high level of independence and problem solve
  • Ability to maintain a good attendance and report to work on time
  • Ability to effectively communicate (oral and written)
  • Ability to provide good customer/patient services
  • Ability to lift 20 pounds
  • Ability to sit, stand, and walk for 7-8 hours per day
  • Ability to adhere to the health center's policies and procedures including but not limited to safety, employment and dental care services
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