Registered Dental Assistant

The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) will function as a circulating assistant in chairside dental procedures. The RDA must be knowledgeable in all dentistry procedures, clinic infection control procedures, cleaning and sterilization of instruments, tray setup and materials. This position carries the responsibility of ensuring the dental workflow and productivity standards are met in their assigned clinic, while delivering quality patient care to the population we serve.

About the Role

The RDA will perform essential duties and responsibilities to support dental procedures and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Ability to perform all phases of four (4) handed Dental Assisting duties for endodontics, oral surgery, pedodontics, prosthodontics and restorative procedures.
• Possess the skills necessary to perform Registered Dental Assistant duties as per State of California licensing guidelines.
• Ability to perform standard and radiographic methods. Expose, process and mount diagnostic radiographs.
• Familiarity with dental terminology, materials, medications and instruments used during dental procedures.
• Perform the following supportive tasks to ensure efficiency of patient flow :
• Clean, sterilize instruments, and set up trays.
• Stock and store all supplies and materials.
• Maintenance and testing of equipment (sterilizer, x-ray dosimetry, x-ray processor, etc.) including daily lubrication of equipment.
• Takes dental impressions.
• Educates patients in oral hygiene and preventive dental education under the supervision of the Dentist.
• Inventory and order supplies as necessary to maintain par levels.
• Documentation of exam findings in patient record using electronic patient record systems.
• Maintain clean, orderly and well stocked operatories and laboratory.
• Ability to plan work duties to ensure dental clinic efficiency.
• Knowledge of patient scheduling procedures.
• Works with the Clinic Administrator in maintaining budgetary practices.
• Responsible for participating in quality improvement projects / activities and accountable for quality and PCMH.
• Participate in training to provide better patient care such as learning evidence-based approaches to self-management support, proactively addressing the needs to patients and families in community, cultural competency, and effective communication.
• Perform all other duties as directed either formally or informally, verbally or in writing.

Qualifications

Required Skills