Registered Dental Assistant- Mobile Dental Services; Temporary

Position: Registered Dental Assistant- Mobile Dental Services (Temporary)

Overview

Registered Dental Assistant - Mobile Dental Services (Temporary) at Neighborhood Healthcare.

Work schedule:

Mon.–Fri. from 7:30am–4:00pm (half hour lunch).

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality dental hygiene within the scope of service consistent with accepted standards of care by assessing dental conditions and risk, patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental & perio-charting, and taking patient vital signs as required.
• Documents dental history of chief complaint; records and reports pertinent observations and patient reactions to dental staff as appropriate.
• Provides chair-side assistance to the dentist in the performance of special tests, procedures, and complex treatments.
• Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients.
• Evaluates patients and implements treatment regimens under the supervision of the dentist.
• Delivers direct patient care to patients as assigned, using established dental hygienist procedures such as cleaning, polishing, x-rays, applications of sealants, fluorides, varnishes, and making impressions for study casts and related procedures.
• Provides complete documentation of all findings, treatments, and outcomes.
• Initiates oral health education and prevention activities.
• Develops and implements individualized dental care plans for patients; performs patient education and risk protocols, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching under the supervision of a dentist.
• Documents lab procedures and ensures follow-up on results; reviews and interprets patient dental records.
• Assists in the preparation of patient care areas, patient admissions, transfers, and discharge processes as required; performs routine cleaning and maintenance of dental equipment and patient rooms.
• Prepares reports and assists with patient reception, telephone calls, routine triage, and other office duties as needed.
• Impacts patient experiences by demonstrating courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy.
• Provide support to Mobile Dental Services, including traveling to offsite locations to provide services.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma/GED required
• Valid registered dental assistant license required
• Valid X-Ray license required
• Valid BLS and CPR certification required
• One year of registered dental assisting or related experience preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) speaking preferred
• Valid CA driver’s license and proof of auto insurance required
• Must be willing to learn and drive the mobile dental unit RV, ensuring safe and effective transportation of equipment and staff

Additional Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong composition, typing, and proofreading abilities
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Knowledgeable about dental hygiene protocol and procedures
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent planning and organizational ability
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Ability to handle highly confidential information professionally and ethically

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift/carry 20 lbs and stand for long periods

Compliance (Safety & HIPAA)

• Follow all safety procedures as outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare’s Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and report injuries or unsafe conditions immediately
• Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures related to safe work practices
• Follow all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions
• Use appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury-free environment
• Be familiar with location of nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exits
• Follow all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocols
• Maintain privacy of all patient, employee and volunteer information and access such information only on a need-to-know basis for business purposes
• Comply with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations
• Report unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful behavior or activity

Compensation and Benefits

Neighborhood Healthcare offers a generous benefit plan that includes partially company-paid medical, dental, and vision plans; vacation, holidays, sick/personal time, volunteer time off (VTO), 403(b) retirement plan, optional health and wellness events, and more. Pay range: $27.21 to $38.09 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. Actual compensation will be based on factors including knowledge, skills, experience, market data, internal equity, budget, and organizational needs.

Senioriry level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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