Registered Dental AssistantExtended Function 2 (RDAEF2)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Position : Registered Dental Assistant Extended Function 2 (RDAEF2)

Department : Colusa Indian Health Clinic

Reports to : Director of Clinical Operations

Classification : Non-Exempt

Grade : NE-21

Status : Regular, Full Time

Government Essential

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the dentist, the incumbent will function as a circulating assistant in chairside dental procedures. The incumbent must be knowledgeable in all dentistry procedures, terminology, materials, medications and instruments used during dental procedures.

The incumbent is expected to work in accordance with the mission, purpose, and values of the Colusa Indian Community Council.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all phases of four (4) handed Dental Assisting duties for Endodontics, oral surgery, pedodontics, prosthodontics and restorative procedures;
• Perform the following supportive tasks to ensure efficiency of patient flow :

Prepare patient, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, and assist dentist during dental procedures;

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

SUPERVISORIAL DUTIES : None

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS