Registered Dental Assistant

Job Title : Registered Dental Assistant

Location :  San Ysidro, CA 92173

Type : Temp (8 weeks)

Salary Range : TBD

Position Summary :

The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) assists the Dentist at chair side in

the concept of four-handed dentistry and prepares patients in a manner

that will instill confidence in the staff and services of the Dental Division.

Essential Functions :

• Complies with all aspects of patient intake such as taking and

recording of blood pressure, pulse, tobacco status, medical alert

review and documentation of medication list. Review and records

clinical note in detail, treatment results, treatment planning, consents,

referrals and any other pertinent documentation on patient records

with accuracy.

• Coordinates the preparation of reports and written documentation

including patient records, as required by the department, company,

state and federal agencies.

• Performs a wide variety of patient care activities and assists chair

side in the concept of four-handed dentistry to include duties and

procedures specific to the RDA scope such as fabrication, cementing

and adjustment of temporary crowns, coronal polishing, placement

and removal of temporary sedative fillings, impressions, applying

non-aerosol and topical agents, removing post-extraction and

periodontal dressing, assisting in the administration of nitrous oxide,

holding anterior matrices and placing and removing rubber dams.

• Maintains a smooth, constant flow of patients from reception to

operatories; coordinates the activities of several operatories through

proper utilization of time, resources, abilities and patient needs.

• Complies with established OSHA policies and procedures, objectives,

quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection

control standards. Ensures the established infection control

techniques are administered in accordance with department policy to

maintain a safe and pleasant environment.

• Review patient records for accuracy and completeness; explains

treatment recommended by the dentist in a manner that is

understandable and supportive.

• Prepares equipment, instruments, material and operatories. Performs

routine maintenance of equipment and restocking of materials.

• Operates X-ray equipment to make complete and / or selective oral

radiographic services. Develops film by digital, automatic or manual

processing methods; mounts and labels X-rays.

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures,

objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and

infection control standards.

• Maintains and submits orders to maintain an adequate inventory of

forms, clerical supplies, Xerox paper and equipment.

• 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 HIPAA regulations regarding

corporate integrity and security obligations.

Other Responsibilities :

• Enhances professional growth and development through participation

in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and

workshops.

• Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as

directed.

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Supervisory Relationship :

• The Registered Dental Assistant reports directly to Dental Floor

Supervisor and / or Dental Director.

Position Qualifications :

Certification : Current RDA License.Radiation Safety Certificate, CPR

Certificate, and Coronal Polish Certificate.

Experience : 1-2 years as dental assistant with Dentrix workflow

Equipment Used : PC, Fax, other office equipment, dental laboratory

equipment, X-ray machine, Amalgamator, Asistina, Ultrasonic Cleaner,

Autoclave, and other sterilization equipment.

Technical Knowledge : Four handed dentistry, full scope dentistry

procedures and oral radiographic services. Computer skills involving word

processing, email and dental management programs such as Dentrix are

preferable.

Skills other : Excellent communication skills. Bilingual Required : Spanish

Effort required : Physical Activities Prolonged periods of standing, sitting

and occasionally lifting objects of up to 25 pounds.

Working Traits : Ability to put patients at ease and give clear

understandable directions of treatment recommended by dentist.