RDA - EF
Company: West Coast Dental Administrative Services Llc
Location: Riverside
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Position SummaryThe Registered Dental Assistant EF performs a
variety of dental assisting duties while promoting a safe and
cleanly environment for quality dental care. These duties include,
but are not limited to, assisting the doctor; teaching the patients
how to care for their teeth; communicating effectively with
patients (or parents if patient is a child); maintaining equipment
and inventory; cleaning, sterilizing, and packaging instruments;
and following universal precautions, OSHA requirements, and dental
board auxiliaries regulations.Essential
duties/ResponsibilitiesProvide oral hygiene education to patient
and familyPerform certain authorized procedures under the direct
supervision of a licensed dentist; such procedures shall be checked
and approved by the supervising dentist.Accurately and completely
document patient care activities in the chart as directed by the
doctor and Company policyTake x-rays as prescribed by the
doctorClean the film processor; replace developer & fixer on a
weekly basis.Clean and sanitize the 'Dark Room' and x-ray room'
(walls, floor, ceiling, etc.) and report problems to floor
supervisorPrepare operatories for various proceduresPrepare trays
for various proceduresEnsure that operatories are stocked and
cleaned at all timesCheck for patients signatures on the Health
Questionnaire and Informed Consent FormExplain treatment plans to
patients as neededEscort patients to front office area for patient
dismissal when treatment is completed, and inform the receptionist
when and for what their next visit must be scheduledApply all-wrap
in and around operatories where neededClean, sterilize, and package
dental instrumentsPrepare lab casesAssist Floor Supervisor in
ordering supplies and instrumentsClean and maintain all equipment
in accordance with the maintenance guidelinesTurn off all equipment
nightly, including the vacuum, compressor, etc.Ensure that
handpieces are properly cleaned and oiledReview the Hazard
Communication book and sign the training logEnsure that hazardous
products are properly labeledFollow waste disposal procedures for
Sharps and for contaminated material/chemicals.Compliance with
state and Federal infection control standards in the dental office
and operatories, including but not limited to: wearing protective
barriers such as gloves, scrubs, and eye wear; disinfecting and
sterilizing instruments and treatment areas; and disposing properly
of contaminated or bio-hazardous waste/materials.Other duties and
RequirementsFollow-up with lab and maintain log on partials and
remakes.Check next day appointment schedule for all lab cases and
verify that they are ready, if not, see that the patient is
rescheduledAttend and participate in staff meetings and team
huddlesOther duties as assigned by the Office Manager, Regional
Manager, and/or DentistsKnowledge, skills, and abilitiesValid
California Registered Dental Assistant license and RDA
certification requiredCurrent X-Ray LicenseCPR and First-Aid
certification requiredMinimum of one year of recent experience as a
Registered Dental Assistant preferredBilingual: English & Spanish
required (if the geographic location of the office does not require
the applicant to be bilingual, applicants who only speak English
may be considered)Ability to obtain an NPIStrong written and verbal
communication skillsAbility to work with people of all ages (i.e.
Children)Strong interpersonal and relationship skillsAbility to
work in a fast paced environment and able to multitaskAbility to
maintain outgoing, friendly attitude with patients and
coworkersAbility to work with interruptions and to manage multiple
prioritiesAbility to work with minimal supervisionAbility to be
organizedTechnological SkillsAutoclave/ChemiclaveUltrasonicX-Ray
MachineIntra-oral CameraO2 and N2OHandpiecesDigital X-raysWork
ScheduleThe Registered Dental Assistant will be notified of the
work schedule on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis. The
Registered Dental Assistants schedule is subject to change
(daily/weekly hours may increase or decrease) according to the
needs of the practice. Evening and weekend hours may be required.
This position is paid on an hourly basis.Physical DemandsThe
physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. While performing the duties of this position, the
employee is regularly required to stand, sit, and walk; talk, hear,
and smell; and use hands, fingers, and wrists (manual dexterity and
hand-eye coordination) to handle or feel the mouth/teeth and gums
of patients, as well as objects, tools, or controls associated with
the dental field. The employee is frequently/occasionally required
to reach; lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; and balance, stoop,
bend, squat, kneel, crawl, climb, twist, pull, and crouch. The
essential functions of this position will result in the following:
hazardous exposure (chemical and infections)constantly; non
ionizing radiation (welding flash, microwaves, sun,
etc.)frequently; radiation (x-ray, radioactive, isotopes,
etc.)constantly; noise (loud/repetitive, 85 decibels per OSHA
standard)constantly; and personal protective equipment (PPE:
respiratory masks, latex gloves, face shields, etc.)constantly.Work
Conditions and RiskGeneral Dental Office conditions. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. The dental office environment
may result in employees being exposed to toxic chemicals,
radiation, infectious bodily fluids and materials, and increased
noise level. This position assumes high risk.Independent
ActionUnder the general supervision of the Office Manager, regular
duties performed by the Registered Dental Assistant may require
occasional independent judgment. The Registered Dental Assistant
must consult with her/his supervisor regarding patient problems or
confrontation, policy issues, expenditures, and unusual
problems.Registered Dental Assistants are not to perform expanded
functions, which are not permissible by the Dental Practice Act,
even if asked to do so by the doctor. If a Registered Dental
Assistant is asked by the doctor to perform functions for which
she/he is not permitted by the Dental Practice Act, she/he must
inform the Floor Supervisor, Office Manager, Managing Doctor, or
the Regional Manager as soon as possible. (See Policy on Expanded
Functions) Registered Dental Assistants are not to diagnose
patients. This is the doctor's responsibility. Employees found
doing so will be subject to disciplinary action up to, and
including, termination.Limitations and DisclaimerThe above job
description is meant to describe the general nature and level of
work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and
physical demands required for the position.This job description is
subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate disabled
individuals. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a
direct threat or significant risk to health and safety of
themselves or other employees.This job description in no way states
or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by anyone
occupying this position. Employees are required to follow any other
job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties
requested by their supervisor in compliance with State and Federal
laws.The job requirement represents the minimum levels of
knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job
successfully, the employee must possess the abilities to perform
each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will
basis.INDRDAby Jobble
Keywords: West Coast Dental Administrative Services Llc, Riverside , RDA - EF, Other , Riverside, California
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