Registered Dental Assistant- Mobile Dental Services (Temporary)

Neighborhood Healthcare•Escondido, CA

6d•$27 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Neighborhood Healthcare is a private, non-profit 501(C)(3) community health organization dedicated to improving the health and happiness of the communities it serves by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance. Since 1969, our employees have been instrumental in fulfilling this mission through compassion, integrity, professionalism, collaboration, and a commitment to going above and beyond. This is a temporary position, expected to last until the end of July, with a work schedule of Monday-Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, including a half-hour lunch break. The Registered Dental Assistant will establish dental hygiene protocols and procedures to ensure a positive patient experience and will assist providers with documenting patient findings, treatment plans, and outcomes.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED required
Valid registered dental assistant license required
Valid X-Ray license required
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved source is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment.
Valid CA driver’s license and proof of auto insurance required
Must be willing to learn and drive the mobile dental unit RV, ensuring safe and effective transportation of equipment and staff
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing, and proofreading skills
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Knowledgeable about and experience with dental hygiene protocol and procedures
Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent planning and organizational ability
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner
Ability to lift/carry 20 lbs/weight
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Follow all safety procedures as outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare’s Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and report any injuries and/or unsafe conditions immediately
Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices
Follow all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions
Use appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury free environment
Be familiar with location of nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exits
Follow all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocols
Maintain privacy of all patient, employee and volunteer information and access such information only on a need-to-know basis for business purposes
Comply with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations
Report all behavior and/or activity that are unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful

Nice To Haves

One year of registered dental assisting or related experience preferred
Bilingual (Spanish/English) speaking preferred

Responsibilities

Provides high-quality dental hygiene within the scope of service consistent with accepted standards of care by assessing dental conditions and risk, using patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental & perio-charting, and taking patient vital signs, as required
Documents dental history of chief complaint; records and reports pertinent observations and patient reactions to dental staff, as appropriate
Provides chair-side assistance to the dentist in the performance of special tests, procedures, and complex treatments
Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse development during treatment of patients
Evaluates patients and implements treatment regimens under the supervision of the dentist
Delivers direct patient care to patients as assigned, using established dental hygienist procedures, such as cleaning, polishing, x-rays, application of sealants, fluorides, and varnishes, making impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts and related procedures
Provides complete documentation of all findings, treatments, and outcomes
Initiates oral health education and prevention activities
Develops and implements individualized dental care plans for patients; performs patient education and risk protocols, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching under the supervision of a dentist
Documents lab procedures and ensure follow-up on results
Reviews and interprets patient dental records
Assists in the preparation of patient care areas, patient admissions, transfers, and discharge processes, as required
Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of dental equipment and patient rooms
Prepares reports and assists with patient reception, telephone calls, routine triage, and other office duties, as needed
Impacts patient experiences by demonstrating courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy
Provide support to Mobile Dental Services, including traveling to offsite locations to provide services