Registered Dental Assistant

The Registered Dental Assistant may perform duties such as preparing the patient for their treatment in the restorative dentistry or oral surgery, preparing materials and equipment for treatment and having them ready for the Dentist’s use, taking x-rays and assisting the Dentist in laboratory work. May perform other related work to include but not limited to: making appointments; answering the phone;

ordering supplies; and doing the dental billing. Reports to the Dental Director.

If you are passionate about supporting community health initiatives through meticulous data management, we invite you to apply today and become a part of our dedicated team at Inland Behavioral and Health Services.

Typical responsibility and duties for the Registered Dental Assistant include but are not limited to:

• Greets patients in waiting area and escorts patients to the operatory.
• Assists in the administration of treatment at the chair side as required or directed by the Dentist.
• Promotes an atmosphere supportive of good dental and general health by demonstrating good oral hygiene, questioning patients to ascertain home care status, instructing patients in techniques in flossing and brushing in accordance with protocol.
• Maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures.
• Review the health history, make charts entries under the direction of the Dentist and assure completion of forms and signatures.
• Assume responsibilities associated with any expanded duties that may be delegated by the Dentist.
• Acquaint the patient with the aspects of their dental visit and provide support and compassion to that patient when it is needed.
• Stock and maintain clinical supply inventory.
• Review daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments.
• Supervise preventative maintenance of dental equipment.
• Serves as supply liaison. Communicates with the clinic manager to assure prompt receipt of all orders.
• Operates X-ray equipment to make complete and/or selective oral radiographic services. Develops film by digital, automatic, or manual processing methods, mounts and labels X-rays.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• May perform the procedures of obtaining endodontic cultures, testing pulp vitality, placing bases and liners on sound dentin, and remove excess cement from supragingival surfaces of teeth with hand instrument or floss.
• May perform the procedures of dry canals that were previously opened by supervising Dentist with absorbent points.
• May perform sizing stainless steel crowns, temporary crowns and bands, and temporary cementation and removal of temporary crowns.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Current Registered Dental Assistant license through the Dental Board of California.
• Dentrix experience
• Possession of an X-Ray License.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Three years of experience as a Dental Assistant
• CPR/BLS Certificate Required
• Demonstrate knowledge of dental health education subjects.
• Ability to complete forms in an orderly and accurate fashion.
• Able to use sound judgement. Possess a calm disposition and ability to work easily with people.
• Ability to relate to the public in all areas (racial, ethnic and economic).
• Willingness to participate in community events such as health fairs, etc.
• Must possess or have the ability to quickly obtain a valid California Driver’s License.
• Must have reliable transportation and proof satisfactory auto insurance to drive to multiple dental sites as needed.

• Certificate for coronal polishing.
• Bilingual Preferred (English/Spanish)

• Four handed dentistry, fill scope dentistry procedures and oral radiographic services.
• Computer skills involving word processing, email and dental management programs such as EPIC are preferable.

• PC, Fax, other office equipment, dental laboratory equipment, X-ray machine, Amalgamator, Asistina, Ultrasonic Cleaner, Autoclave and other sterilization equipment.

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