Registered Dental Assistant

Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians•Placerville, CA

About The Position

Under the immediate supervision of the Lead Registered Dental Assistant, the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) has responsibility for providing chair side assistance to dentists, taking and processing x-rays, preparing instruments and patients for examinations and treatment. In the absence of the Lead Registered Dental Assistant, the RDA reports to the Dental Manager. The RDA is a journey level position and provides para-professional dental care to clinic patients and performs all related duties as required.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED is required
Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant Program is required.
Must possess a valid certificate of examination for Registered Dental Assistant issued by the California State Board of Dental examiners.
Two years of dental assistant experience is required.
Possession of a valid certificate of examination for Radiation Safety issued by the California State Board of Dental Examiners is required.
Valid certificate of examination for Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is required.
Valid California Driver’s License is required.
Must have knowledge of dental hygiene and dental assistant procedures, principles and methods of sterilization, and proper care and use of dental instruments equipment and materials.
Knowledge and understanding of medical and dental terms and prescription abbreviations needed to interpret patients’ charts and dentists’ instructions.
Ability to comprehend and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Must be able to recognize common dental problems and establish treatment priorities.
Must maintain sensitivity and objectivity to chronic medical and social problems, especially those specific to the Native American community.
Post job offer: CPR/BLS certification, TB test, and annual flu shot (during flu season) are required as a condition of employment, unless a medical/religious accommodation request is provided. Hepatitis B Vaccine will be offered at no cost to employees, but it is not required.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a valid certificate of examination for Coronal Polishing issued by the California State Board of Dental Examiners may be required.

Responsibilities

Assists dentists by preparing and arranging dental instruments, equipment, and medication; prepares local anesthetic syringes for the dentist.
Prepares patients for treatment and examination.
Performs post-operative cleanup; cleans and sterilizes instruments.
Obtains and processes dental x-rays, and performs basic operating room procedures necessary in oral surgery.
Mixes impression materials and performs accurate measurement, temperature, set-up time and proper application of materials used to make facial and dental impressions.
Maintains dental records of patients as well as a variety of office records and special forms used in dental treatment.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with patients, professionals, medical, administrative and clerical support staff, as well as representatives from other Tribal departments and community resources groups.
Provides patient education and instruction in proper practices of dental hygiene.
Maintains, monitors and restocks dental supplies and equipment between examinations.
Support the front desk staff members by fulfilling patient care responsibilities.
Schedules patient appointments.
Utilize pre-appointment patient screening to assess patients’ potential COVID-19 symptoms or exposure prior to scheduled appointment.
Check and respond to voicemails.
Verify insurance eligibility and benefits.
Assists with front office tasks as requested or needed.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health insurance: 10% employee cost for spouse/dependent coverage
Vision and dental insurance: no employee or spouse/dependent cost
Basic life insurance in the amount of $50,000, fully paid by the Tribe
401(k) retirement plan with up to a 5% employer match and a four (4) year vesting schedule
End-of-year bonus in accordance with Finance policy
Vacation: Three (3) weeks for the first three (3) years; An additional week accrued beginning in year four (4)
Personal leave: Two (2) days available after six (6) months of employment
Sick leave: Twelve (12) days per year
Paid holidays
Family & Medical Care Leave (FMCL): Up to fourteen (14) weeks of job-protected leave
Leave Donation Program
Educational leave of up to six (6) hours per week after one (1) year of employment
Fitness reimbursement program of up to $60 per month (employees only)
Fuel discount of $0.40 per gallon at the Red Hawk Travel Center, and 10% on purchases in the store
Discounts at Splasherville Car Wash & Lube Express
Food discounts at Red Hawk Casino and 10% discount at The APEX [Indoor go-kart racing, interactive 18-Lane Bowling center, innovative golf simulator, and arcade.