Registered Dental Assistant

PDS Health•Carson, CA

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About The Position

The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) performs patient care, office, and laboratory duties, primarily supporting the dentist in helping patients commit to the best possible treatment. The role includes promoting treatment during x-rays, learning patients’ expectations, educating them with intra-oral pictures, providing effective chair-side assistance, and supporting the dentist’s diagnosis when patients have questions. The RDA must follow applicable state and federal safety regulations, infection-control procedures, and rules governing permitted duties. The position also involves maintaining a clean, sterile, and welcoming environment; preparing patients for treatment; taking x-rays and intra-oral pictures at the dentist’s direction; providing postoperative and general oral-health instructions; and sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, equipment, and operatories.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, and specified training courses mandated by the state for certification, licensure, or registration.
Certifications, licenses, or registrations mandated by the applicable state.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or one-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the dentist as necessary to gain the patient’s commitment to the best possible treatment with urgency.
Participate in the Perfect Patient Experience by keeping patients focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual needs and concerns.
Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment; prepare patients for treatment; and assist doctors in providing efficient, quality dental treatment.
Complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures at the direction of the dentist.
Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral-health care at the direction of the dentist.
Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, and operatories in accordance with American Dental Association guidelines.
Maintain compliance with applicable State, Federal, and other regulations and policies, including OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, and HR policies and practices.