Registered Dental Assistant

Position Title:             Registered Dental Assistant (Temp, per diem)

Department:               Dental

Supervised By:           Dental Office Manager

Location:                     Alpine/Campo

Status:                        Non-Exempt

Salary:                        $21.00-$26.00/hour DOE

Hours:                         Per diem as needed, Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Registered Dental Assistant assists the dentist chairside. Prepares rooms for treatment, cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes instruments. Monitors patient flow and performs front and back office duties as assigned.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1.    Stocks dental operatories and prepares them for patients by setting out lab cases, patient chart and appropriate instruments.  Mounts current x-ray on view block.

2.    Seats patient, places patient napkin, informs dentist that patients are ready.

3.    Assists dentist chairside.

4.    Takes impressions, pours models and removes excess cement from seated crowns. 

5.    Takes, develops, mounts and labels x-rays.    

6.    Applies topical fluoride, and gives hygiene instructions.

7.    Following treatments, rinses patients mouth, cleans patients face, disinfects dental operatory, cleans and sterilizes dental instruments.  Escorts patients to front desk with superbill.

8.    Performs daily maintenance and disinfection of dental equipment and counters.

9.    Performs dental reception duties like scheduling patients, confirming appointments, answering phones, etc. as needed.

10. Assists Dental Hygienist with perio charting, dental recall and sealants as needed.

11. Maintains dental processor. Orders dental supplies.

12. Responsible for maintaining a clean dental lab, cleaning the sterilizers.

13. Turns on Adec units, runs handpieces and flushes air water syringes in morning.

14. May need to fill in at Campo location when needed.

15. Ability to work a flexible schedule may be required based on need.

16. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:  Must have a current RDA license, Dental x-ray license, and BLS card. Training/Education and/or experience which clearly demonstrate possession of the knowledge and skills stated in the position description.  Must be 18 years of age or older with a High School diploma or GED certificate.

Licenses/Certifications:   A valid California driver’s license required with application submission and must be maintained throughout employment.   Current certifications and/or licenses appropriate to the positions required education and profession.

Character:   Applicants must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness.  Must be responsible and able to exercise good judgment, accept administrative supervision, pay attention to detail, follow instructions, including the ability to interact effectively and communicate with people in a professional and courteous manner.  Must be highly confidential and work as a team with other staff.  Applicant should be sensitive to client’s needs.

Skills: Strong team building, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective peer relationships with coworkers within the Department, clinic-wide, and the public. Must be able to express ideas clearly, concisely, address audiences effectively, and exercise balanced judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions. Willing to be part of a team and cooperate in accomplishing department goals and objectives. Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, take initiative, be proactive, and function in a rapidly changing environment. Ability to work with people of all social and ethnic backgrounds and to resolve conflicts, negotiates situations, and facilitate consensus. 

Physical and Personal Requirements: Normal clinic/office environment. Sit or stand for long periods of time. Reach, bend, climb, stoop, lift up to 25 lbs. repetitive hand movement; use and view PC. Reliable transportation and car insurance as required by the state. Travel as needed.

Compliance: Each employee plays a key role in creating a compliance culture at SIHC. Employees are expected to learn and comply with all SIHC policies and procedures. One must have the ability to understand the implications and complexities of all compliance policies. Participation in all compliance training is mandatory, and generally have a heightened awareness of policies and regulations that are specific to one’s department and position. All SIHC employees are expected to report violations or suspected violations of compliance policies or regulations. 

Other: Applicants must successfully pass a pre-screening tuberculin skin test or x-ray and a blood/urine drug screening test.  Health must be adequate to perform all duties of the position.  Applicant must complete SIHC Application and Authorization Form, both must be submitted to Human Resources prior to the close date indicated.