Temp Registered Dental Assistant

SONOMA COUNTY INDIAN HEALTH PROJECT • Santa Rosa, CA

1d • $26 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Dental Department Director, the registered Dental Assistant (RDA) will aid the Dentist using appropriate dental procedures during patient visits. This person will also prepare operatory areas for patient visits as well as sterilize and restore operatory areas after use to maintain equipment, supplies and inventories.

Requirements

• Certificate of Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) currently licensed by the California State Board of Dental Examiners; or evidence of being engaged in study leading toward the RDA Certificate.
• Certificate of radiation safety examination, California State Board.
• Certificate of coronal polishing.
• Knowledge of Dental instruments and equipment.
• Able to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Electronic Dental Records.
• Ability to successfully complete CPR Certification, employer training provided.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with IHS and Electronic Dental Records preferred.
• Familiar with dental materials (mixtures, solutions, chemicals) and how to prepare them for the dental treatment.
• Understand dental nomenclature (tooth numbers, positions, and surfaces) and dental terminology.

Responsibilities

• Aid the Dentist using appropriate dental procedures during patient visits.
• Prepare operatory areas for patient visits.
• Sterilize and restore operatory areas after use to maintain equipment, supplies and inventories.
• Take quality dental radiographs.
• Prepare dental operatory areas for each dental treatment.
• Present oral hygiene instructions and nutrition counseling to the patient.
• Perform other job-related duties as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree