Dental Assistant​/Registered Dental Assistant

Job Title:

Dental Assistant/Registered Dental Assistant Department:
Dental

Reports To:

Dental Back Office Manager

Hours:

Monday–Thursday 7:30am to 6:00pm

Location:

Redding and Round Mountain

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision of a qualified dentist and clinic manager in an ambulatory care setting at the Round Mountain and/or Redding location, provides assistance on all procedures authorized by the provisions of the Dental Practice Act.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned which may become essential to the position.

Switch on compressor/water system and x-ray units in each room.

Set up procedure trays for all a.m. patients.

Flush water lines in operatories.

Prepare treatment room for each patient (includes appropriate instruments, barriers, records, x-rays on view box if applicable)
Greet, seat, bib, and prepare patient for treatment

Review/update patient health history

Verify pre-med is taken, if indicated

Check informed consent for updated information/signature

Take blood pressure on patients 18 and older

Develop a working knowledge of each patient’s record and where information is located

Take x-rays as indicated by Dentist.

Chart entry for exams (missing teeth, restorations, etc).Always assist dentist chairside, including passing and receiving of instruments, oral evacuation and retraction and preparation materials. Be prepared to assist in the event of an emergency.

Take alginate impressions.

Sterilize instruments in accordance with OSHA guidelines; set up trays; put away instruments; sterilize exam rooms according to OSHA guidelines.

Performs weekly spore testing of sterilization equipment.

Call prescriptions to pharmacy as directed

Prepare filling of prescriptions for sliding scale patients according to protocol.

Assist in keeping lab clean.

Change cold sterilization solution according to guidelines.

Change ultrasonic solution according to guidelines.

Coordinate patients and procedures, keeping flow steady.

Perform coronal polish and prophylaxis of children, if directed by DDS.Update supply order list; keep operatories stocked.

Wipe counters, equipment, containers in sterilization room daily.

Maintain dental equipment.

Lubricate hand pieces daily

Clean and maintain autoclave as specified by the preventative maintenance schedule.

Clean and maintain station including waste water as needed or as specified by the preventative maintenance schedule

Attend weekly staff meetings.

Maintain current license through completion of required continuing education courses.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job does not have supervisory responsibilities.

BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS:

Adhere to Policies and Procedures.

Participate in team systems.

Perform duties ethically.

Maintain client confidentiality.

Demonstrate ability to re-prioritize duties as needs arise.

Use time  responsible for internal/external client satisfaction.

Display flexibility in accepting, changing, and carrying out assignments.

Maintain a neat, clean, and safe work environment throughout facility.

Ability to communicate with team members effectively and professionally.

Perform job duties in a quality manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/

Experience:

Current licensure as a Registered Dental Assistant in the State of California. Must have good working knowledge and understanding of dental surgery and associated procedures, terminology and techniques. Must demonstrate ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in…