Registered Dental Assistant
About The Position
The Registered Dental Assistant assists Dentists and Hygienists with dental procedures and patient care, helps ensure dental clinics have appropriate equipment and supplies, and provides patient education. The position supports patient care and clinic operations, including preparing operatories, documenting patient information, assisting with procedures, sterilizing instruments, maintaining equipment and supplies, and coordinating patient recall and scheduling. The role also promotes a positive work culture, follows clinic policies and WE CARE standards of Behavior, and maintains confidentiality of CBHA and patient information. The Dental Assistant I salary range is $20.04–$23.55 per hour, depending on experience, with the possibility of a higher rate for highly experienced candidates.
Requirements
- Basic written and verbal communication, computer, and mathematical skills and knowledge typically acquired through completion of a high school program.
- Ability to assess dental problems quickly and accurately.
- Working knowledge of hygiene and sterilization techniques.
- Ability to obtain a Registered Dental Assistant License through Washington State.
- CPR certification, or ability to obtain it within the designated timeframe.
- AIDS education, or ability to obtain it within the designated timeframe.
- Ability to use Electronic Dental Records software.
Responsibilities
- Prepare the operatory and equipment before seating patients.
- Greet and seat patients using the AIDET model.
- Review electronic dental charts, ensure health history information is updated, and take and document vital signs.
- Ensure pre-exam documentation, including waivers and treatment consents, is complete.
- Take vital signs and X-rays at the direction of the provider.
- Chart and document existing dental restorations and procedures as directed by the provider.
- Prepare and pass instruments and materials during patient care.
- Administer and monitor Nitrous Oxide; provide prophylaxis cleanings, fluoride, and sealants as prescribed by the provider.
- Take and pour alginate impressions and trim models.
- Provide oral hygiene, post-operative, and/or referral instructions as needed.
- Break down and disinfect the operatory after each patient encounter and set up the room according to protocols.
- Ultrasonically clean contaminated instruments and cassettes; set up cassettes and pouches by procedure and place them in the autoclave for sterilization.
- Clean the sterilization room and HVE system; perform daily sterilization, organizing, stocking, and HVE system upkeep.
- Maintain logs of daily closing duties and ensure checklists are completed each afternoon and evening.
- Maintain equipment according to established checklists and manufacturer recommendations, and notify the supervisor of malfunctions or issues.
- Perform weekly attest sterilization monitoring.
- Maintain supply inventory at par levels and notify appropriate personnel when items need to be ordered.
- Empty biohazard containers and replace them when needed.
- Work with Patient Service Representatives to coordinate patient recall and scheduling to maximize daily schedules.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Promote a positive work culture and uphold clinic policies and procedures, including WE CARE standards of Behavior.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding CBHA activities, reports, financials, patient health information, and other proprietary information.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
