RDA Temp

Since 1970, Indian Health Council, Inc. (IHC) has provided high-quality, compassionate healthcare and support services to the nine Federally recognized American Indian tribes in north San Diego County. With more than 200 employees serving 2 clinic sites, IHC is proud of the diversity of its staff as a reflection of the community it serves. The reward of working at IHC is more than a paycheck and excellent benefits;

it is the impact and contribution to the Tribal community that employees value most. If you are passionate about improving the overall health and wellness of our tribal community, IHC is looking for people like you.

About Us
• Patient-Centered Care:
Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health, Pharmacy, Social Services
• Research focused:
Community Based Participatory grant-funded research programs; we are a Native American Research Center of Health (NARCH).
• Accredited as an ambulatory health care center by AAAHCOur Philosophy At IHC, we believe in empowering our patients with knowledge to achieve their healthcare goals. We strive to treat the whole person using a multifaceted approach to include physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of health and wellbeing.

Our BenefitsPPO medical, dental, and vision insurance with low employee contribution; company-paid life and disability insurance; malpractice coverage for providers; 403B retirement with company matching; generous PTO and Sick time; 14 paid holidays; paid jury service; and paid bereavement leave; reimbursement for professional license(s), and certifications such as CPR and continuing education units. Our facility also qualifies as a high-need area for provider CA State and Federal Loan Repayment Programs.

Job Description

Reports To:

RDA SupervisorFLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Classification:
On-Call as needed

Schedule:

Varies, as needed between:
Monday - Friday 8am-6:30pm

Location:

Onsite, position may be assigned to work at both IHC locations

SUMMARY:

Assists dentist during examination and treatment to include restorative, prosthodontic, endodontic, pedodontics, oral surgery and orthodontic procedures as permitted by California Dental Board Licensure under the supervision of a licensed dentist.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job position. Duties and responsibilities may change (be assigned or removed) at any time with or without notice.
1. Complies with CDC, CALOSHA and all established dental department policies and procedures, safety, and infection control standards.
2. Participates in educational development activities to maintain current RDA license and employment status.
3. Prepares patients and facilitates dental care.
4. Prepares and sets up dental operatory for procedures with instruments and materials.
5. Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patient.
6. Exposes diagnostic dental x-rays.
7. Assists the dentist during procedures, keeps the oral operating area clear, supplies instruments, materials, and medications.
8. Assists the dentists with patient management by contributing to the patient’s comfort and reassurance.
9. Assists inpatient education including oral hygiene, plaque control techniques and provides patients with appropriate dentifrices.
10. Breaks down, cleans, and maintains the dental operatory in between patient care according to dental department policy and procedure.
11. Sterilizes, disinfects, processes, and maintains dental instruments in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU).12. Performs maintenance on all back office dental…