| Duties & Responsibilities: | Job Summary The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is responsible for performing all duties of a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) and other functions legally allowed in the state of California. Duties - Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedure
- Ability to perform all Dental Assisting duties for dentist
- Under the direct supervision of the Dentist(s), possess the skills necessary to perform Registered Dental Assistant duties as per State of California licensing guidelines.
- Ability to perform standard and radiographic methods.
- 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.
- Pouring up models and other lab procedures.
- Instruct patients in oral hygiene and preventive dental education under the supervision of the dentist.
- Inventory and reorder supplies as necessary to maintain par levels.
- Room, take patient history and vital signs
- Documentation of exam findings in patient record.
- Maintain clean, orderly and well stocked operatories and laboratory
- Ability to plan work duties to ensure dental clinic efficiency.
- Knowledge of patient scheduling procedures.
- Help patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Maintains patient confidence
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
- Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Organizational Expectations - Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization
- Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention
- Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience
- Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols
- Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities
- Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards
- Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information
- Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization
- Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements
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| Other Info: | Functional Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to handle or feel objects. The employee is frequently required to walk or stand for extended periods, occasionally required to sit, balance; stoop, kneel or crouch. Generally lifting objects not more than 25 lbs. and/or carrying objects weighing 10 lbs. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with help. |