RDA

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY The Registered Dental Assistant will function as a circulating assistant in chairside dental procedures, under the direction of the Lead RDA. The Registered Dental Assistant must be knowledgeable in all dentistry procedures, clinic infection control procedures, cleaning and sterilization of instruments, tray setup and materials. This position will be required travel between Rolling Hills Clinic sites to help fill temporary staffing vacancies and/or shortages. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 1. Ability to perform all phases of four (4) handed Dental Assisting duties for endodontics, oral surgery, pedodontics, prosthodontics and restorative procedures. 2. Work under the direct supervision of the Staff Dentists; possess the skills necessary to perform Registered Dental Assistant duties as per State of California licensing guidelines. 3. Ability to perform standard and radiographic methods. Expose process and mount diagnostic radiographs. 4. Familiarity with dental terminology, materials, medications and instruments used during dental procedures. 5. Perform the following supportive tasks to ensure efficiency of patient flow: clean, sterilize instruments, and set up trays. 6. Maintain and test equipment (sterilizer, x-ray dosimetry, x-ray processor, etc.) including daily lubrication of equipment. 7. Effectively pour models and conduct other lab procedures. 8. Ability to instruct patients in oral hygiene and preventive dental education under the supervision of the dentist. 9. Review and document inventory and reorder supplies as necessary to maintain par levels. 10. Perform charting activities and document exam findings in patient record. 11. Maintain clean, orderly and well stocked operatory and laboratory. 12. Ability to plan work duties to ensure dental clinic efficiency. 1. Ability to High School Diploma or equivalent, GED. 13. Knowledge of patient scheduling procedures. 14. Work in conjunction with Staff Dentists/Dental Coordinator to develop and implement preventive dental activities for the community. 15. Employee Safety: Safely performs all duties; follows required protective protocols to ensure personal safety as well the safety of others.