Registered Dental Assistant Pool

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Position Title

Position Title Registered Dental Assistant Applicant Pool (Ongoing)

Position Control Number

Position Control Number 998349 - P

Type of Position

Type of Position Staff

Position Status

Position Status Full-time

Campus

Campus Western University Campus-Pomona, CA

Position Location

Position Location California

Department

Job Summary

To assist clinical faculty, dental students, and other clinical support staff in the provision of oral health care to patients in the College of Dental Medicine Clinics with a primary role at The Dental Center in Pomona. Facilitates the efficient delivery of patient care working as part of a multidisciplinary dental team, with the primary role as chairside dental assistant. Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Must be a Registered Dental Assistant in the State of California; have a minimum of three years’ experience as a dental assistant; current Basic Life Support.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to effectively interact with health care professionals, students, and patients. Bilingual ability helpful.

Proficient with computers, electronic health record, printers, calculator, fax machine, copy machine operation, electronic mail, video communications programs and telephone operation.

Experience using portable dental units, ultrasonic and sterilization units, portable imaging units

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to interact with administration, faculty, staff, and students effectively and professionally.

Required Qualifications

Education:
Any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Experience:
Three or more years of experience as an RDA in a clinic, hospital clinic or dental office.

Licensure and Certification:
Must have current California RDA license and current Basic Life Support certification.

Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Must maintain a Motor Vehicle Report ( MVR ) that satisfies the requirements of the Western

U Vehicle Use Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiar with Denti-cal regulations

Preference given to those with experience in dental education

Key Responsibilities

Chairside dental assistant duties, including operatory set-up and breakdown; infection control protocols; preparation and maintenance of dental instruments, supplies and equipment for each appointment; collect and record patient health histories; patient communication management; instrument transfer; isolation; dental material handling for all general and specialty dental procedures performed by a…