Registered Dental Assistant
About The Position
Under general supervision of the Lead Dental Assistant and Dentist, provides a range of clinical, administrative, and staff support to a full-range dental services operation. Assists in the performance of dental and radiography procedures; prepares and maintains dental equipment and supplies in accordance with established protocol and procedures, policies, standards, and assists in the coordination of day-to-day patient administration, records management, and office support activities. Under the appropriate level of supervision of the Dentist when providing clinical and chair-side supportive dental procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Active Registered Dental Assistant license in good standing
- Successful completion of a California Board of Dental Examiners-approved radiation safety course
- 1-2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
- Current CPR certification
- Current knowledge of and ability to follow a full range of dental clinical procedures and protocols.
- Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services.
- Knowledge of ordering and inventory control.
- Knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques.
- Ability to work as a team member within a clinical environment.
- Interviewing skills.
- Communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Knowledge of patient evaluation and triage procedures.
- Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulation and guidelines.
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and institutional regulations and guidelines for the provision of dental outpatient services.
- Records maintenance skills.
- Ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a wide range of dental equipment in accordance with prescribed procedures and standards.
- Four-handed dental assisting technique.
- Knowledge of sterilization procedures.
- Knowledge of radiation safety procedures, standards, and protocols.
- Ability to develop and process dental radiographs.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides chair-side assistance to dentist in the performance of dental procedure
- Prepares, sterilizes, and organizes dental supply and dental equipment according to OSHA and Clinic Standard
- Sets-up trays for procedure
- Takes radiographs as directed by dentist (only assistants who have completed courses on radiation safety).
- Develops and processes dental radiographs in accordance with provider order
- Assists in the monitoring and maintenance of radiation safety procedures and protocol
- Orders and maintains inventories of dental clinic supplies
- Interacts with and processes dental clinic patients
- Performs telephone triage and conducts patient interview
- Maintains dental laboratory
- Creates and maintains dental records in accordance with established protocol and procedure
- Assists in monthly reporting and quality improvement activities
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Lead Dental Assistant.
Benefits
- Pay DOE: $25-$29.52/hr.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
