Registered Dental Assistant

GENERAL

PURPOSE:

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.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Duties with general supervision:

Mouth mirror inspecting oral cavity, to include charting of obvious lesions, existing restorations and missing teeth

Placement and removal of temporary sedative dressings

Duties with direct supervision:

Perform pulp test Sizes stainless steel crowns, temporary crowns and bands

Placements of post-extractions and periodontal dressing

Coronal polishing if certified by the state

Sealants placement, if certified by the state

Other Duties assigned by Supervisor Flexibility to work at other Ampla Health sites as needed QUALITIES & CHARACTERISTICS:

Maintains a professional relationship and positive attitude with co-workers, the public, patients and all Ampla Health’s staff, Board of Directors and vendors

Maintains the highest professional ethics and is honest in dealing with people; is a model for all employees through his/her actions

Strive to learn more and is receptive to learning new challenges and opportunities

Displays enthusiasm toward the work and the mission of Ampla Health Maintains excellent attendance and punctuality

Readily adapts to change and can think outside the box PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Valid California RDA license

Current CPR card Valid X-ray certificate

Ability to perform duties based on the attached performance evaluation factors

Demonstrate clear knowledge of Ampla Health’s clinic structure, standards, procedures and protocols

Ability to navigate through several different systems COMMUNICATIONS

SKILLS:

Must have neat and legible handwriting

Must be able to type accurately with proper verbiage and grammar

Must be able to interact with patients courteously and calmly

Demonstrate active and focused listening skills

Ability to communicate well with the public WORKING CONDITIONS &

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Works well with patients in a generally comfortable environment office. Employees must possess the following physical requirements:

Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and push up to 100 pounds (on wheels)
Able to work on feet the majority of the day without tiring

Must be able to hear adequately to auscultate B/PSMust have adequate vision to read x-rays

Must be able to reach above shoulder level to work. Must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouching, reaching, kneeling, twisting, turning

Must have high manual dexterity and tactile sensation on fingertips GENERAL

PURPOSE:

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.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Duties with general supervision:

Mouth mirror inspecting oral cavity, to include charting of obvious lesions, existing restorations and missing teeth

Placement and removal of temporary sedative dressings

Duties with direct supervision:

Perform pulp test Sizes stainless steel crowns, temporary crowns and bands

Placements of post-extractions and periodontal dressing

Coronal polishing if certified by the state

Sealants placement, if certified by the state

Other Duties assigned by Supervisor Flexibility to work at other Ampla Health sites as needed QUALITIES & CHARACTERISTICS:

Maintains a professional relationship and positive attitude with co-workers, the public, patients and all Ampla Health’s staff, Board of Directors and vendors

Maintains the highest professional ethics and is honest in dealing with people; is a model for all employees through his/her actions

Strive to learn more and is receptive to learning new challenges and opportunities

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