Registered Dental Assistant

OMNI FAMILY HEALTH•Delano, CA

16d•$23 - $27

About The Position

The Registered Dental Assistant prepares patients for treatment and assists dentists with restorative dentistry and oral surgery. The role prepares treatment materials, equipment, trays, and instruments; takes X-rays; assists with laboratory work; and may help with appointments, phone calls, supply orders, and dental billing. The assistant also supports patients during visits, provides oral hygiene instruction, maintains infection-control standards, and helps keep clinical supplies and equipment in order. The position may include expanded dental procedures delegated by a dentist, as well as front-office support when needed.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Proof of completing a radiation safety course.
One year of experience as a dental assistant.
Certification as a Registered Dental Assistant.
Certificates for coronal polishing and sealants.
Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Knowledge of dental health education subjects.
Ability to communicate in English and Spanish.
Friendly personality and desire to work with the public.
Ability and willingness to treat all patients with kindness and consideration, including in trying situations.
Ability to handle multiple functions and complete tasks in an orderly and accurate manner.
Understanding of community-based organizations and willingness to participate in community events.
Support for and belief in the OFH mission statement.
Ability to relate to the public regardless of ethnic, religious, or economic status.
Willingness to work at other Omni Family Health locations and on weekends if needed.
Sound judgment, a calm disposition, and ability to work easily with people.

Responsibilities

Greet patients in the waiting area and escort them to the operatory.
Assist the dentist chairside with treatment as directed.
Promote dental and general health, assess patients’ home-care status, and teach brushing and flossing techniques according to protocol.
Maintain a sterile, neat working environment in accordance with infection-control procedures.
Review health histories, make chart entries under the operator’s direction, and ensure forms and signatures are complete.
Perform expanded duties delegated by the dentist.
Explain aspects of the dental visit and provide patients with support and compassion.
Stock operatories and maintain clinical supply inventory.
Review the daily schedule and prepare appropriate trays and instruments.
Assist with front-office procedures when time permits or when directed by the Chief Dental Officer or dentist.
Supervise preventive maintenance of dental equipment.
Serve as supply liaison and coordinate with the purchasing department and vendors to ensure timely receipt of orders.
Perform, when assigned, procedures including obtaining endodontic cultures; drying previously opened canals with absorbent points; testing pulp vitality; placing bases and liners on sound dentin; removing excess supragingival cement; sizing stainless steel crowns, temporary crowns, and bands; temporary cementation and removal of temporary crowns; removal of orthodontic bands; placing orthodontic separators; placing and ligating arch wires; placing post-extraction and periodontal dressings; taking bite registrations for diagnostic models for case study only; and coronal polishing.
Maintain awareness of and comply with HIPAA regulations, and keep member information confidential.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Participate in QA/QI activities and contribute to organizational performance improvement.
Learn and use the Electronic Health Record and Practice Electronic System and their components as required by job functions and policies.
Participate in Omni Family Health’s Patient Centered Health Home Model.
Be willing to work at any Omni Family Health location other than the assigned site and work weekends if needed.
Participate in community events such as health fairs.