RDA Dental Office

Dental Assistants Building Healthier Communities Who we are La Clnica de La Raza is a community based health center committed to providing culturally appropriate high quality and accessible health care to the diverse communities of the San Francisco Bay Area We have spent over 40 years advocating for and creating a health home for the many that have been denied access to care As health care activists we are dedicated to making sure individuals who do not have health coverage get the same level of quality healthcare as those who have it From our genesis as a community health center in 1971 we understood that we cannot heal our communities without also addressing the economic and social factors that affect health Many times this requires that we go outside and provide services in other settings to build the bridge that links individuals to our health center for preventive and primary care Over 90000 individuals come to La Clnica because it is a welcoming place that addresses the whole person coordinating and connecting them to a broad network of services to improve and maintain their health and well being While we are still known for our activism and spirit of social justice we are also proud to have grown into a sophisticated provider of primary health care services with 35 sites across Alameda Contra Costa and Solano counties Be part of an excellent care team We are looking for Dental Assistants who want to serve as a valuable member of our care team by work alongside dentists in fourhanded dentistry In our dental practice you will be relied on for your superb technical skills to improve the quality and efficiency of our clinic while at the same time providing a human touch to the overall patient experience Many people excel at one of these areas but it takes someone with a special combination of skills and character to do both To be successful you need to enjoy interacting with all kinds of different people to feel energized by a fast paced clinic environment and remain cool under pressure even when serving a person who is upset disrespectful or impatient You should have a successful history of being responsible reliable and capable of solving problems while being friendly and helpful in looking for ways to support other care team members Major Areas of Responsibility include but are not limited to Patient Care Manage patient flow to maximize patient access and service by ensuring dental exam rooms are adequately stocked and are ready for patientsPrepare patients for dental examination by taking and recording vital signs and medicaldental historiesHelp patients feel comfortable before during and after dental treatmentEffectively communicate request from patients to dentist or dental care team membersAssist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures such as taking dental x raysClean sterilize and maintain an adequate supply of functioning instruments and equipmentPrepare instruments materials and medication for use in dental proceduresInstruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programsProvide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment proceduresProvide prescription information to pharmacies as directed by the dentistRecord treatment information in patient records using Electronic Dental Records systemCommitment to Quality Demonstrate a commitment to excellent patient experience and quality outcomes in equal measureCommunicate and work effectively with providers and other members of the dental care team to best serve patients Contribute to a welcoming clinical space and healthy work environment through proactive relationship building direct communication and sound judgmentEngaged participation in huddles staff meetings team building activities and assigned development opportunities Continue your professional development through participation in educational opportunitiesAdherence to La Clnica all ethical and professional standards including La Clnicas policies and proceduresGeneral Office Duties Perform general office duties such as scheduling appointments for patients answering telephones recording medical updates from the provider or completing insurance formsRegister patients collect and post payments prepare treatment estimates for review with patient run balance and close end of day reportsAssist patients with insurance formsGreet and log in patients arriving at office or clinic in the appropriate electronic systemInventory stock order and verify receipt of dental lab or office supplies or equipmentKeep equipment operating by following operating instructions; calling for repairsOther duties as assigned by supervisorKnowledge Basic dental assisting practices terminology and equipment usedDental office procedures including but not limited to scheduling registration treatment estimates and payment collectionWorking with modern computer applications and electronic health recordsTechniques for cleaning and sterilization of dental equipment exam rooms and patient treatment areasAbilities Physical ability to work in fourhanded dentistry and other job functions that involve continues movementCommunication Bilingual proficiency Use of clear and effective written and verbal communications skills using the English language with correct spelling and grammar Able to follow oralwritten instructionsInterpersonal Skills Able to work professionally and collaboratively a team member to support the qualityefficiency standards established for the clinic; ability to work across cultures and demonstrate support of diversity equity and inclusion Flexibility in accepting change gracefullyAdministrative Skills Ability to perform clerical duties in a methodical independent and thorough manner with speed and accuracy with minimal supervision work independently; Availability Able to participate with other staff in Saturday and evening rotationOther Qualifications HSGED X Ray License and 1 2 years of experience as a Dental AssistantNon Licensed DA DAI Completion of Dental Assistant Training Program preferredLicensed DADA DAII RDA;DAIII RDA Extended Function;DAIV RDA Extended Function IICertification for health clearances required of all healthcare professionalsSpecialized Additional Duties DA I A dental assistant is expected to perform the following duties under the general supervision of a supervising licensed dentist Extra oral duties or procedures specified by the supervising licensed dentist provided that these duties or procedures meet the definition of a basic supportive procedureOperate dental radiography equipment for the purpose of oral radiography and have a radiographic safety certificatePerform intraoral and extraoral photographyA dental assistant may perform the following duties under the direct supervision of a supervising licensed dentist Apply nonaerosol and noncaustic topical agentsApply topical fluorideTake intraoral impressions for all nonprosthodontic appliancesTake facebow transfers and bite registrationsPlace and remove rubber dams or other isolation devicesPlace wedge and remove matrices for restorative proceduresRemove postextraction dressings after inspection of the surgical site by the supervising licensed dentistPerform measurements for the purposes of orthodontic treatmentCure restorative or orthodontic materials in operative site with a light curing deviceExamine orthodontic appliancesPlace and remove orthodontic separatorsRemove ligature ties and archwiresAfter adjustment by the dentist examine and seat removable orthodontic appliances and deliver care instructions to the patientDA II A registered dental assistant may perform all of the following duties All duties that a dental assistant is allowed to performMouth mirror inspections of the oral cavity to include charting of obvious lesions existing restorations and missing teethApply and activate bleaching agents using a nonlaser light curing deviceUse of automated caries detection devices and materials to gather information for diagnosis by the dentistObtain intraoral images for computer aided design CAD milled restorationsPulp vitality testing and recording of findingsPlace bases liners and bonding agentsChemically prepare teeth for bondingPlace adjust and finish direct provisional restorationsFabricate adjust cement and remove indirect provisional restorations including stainless steel crowns when used as a provisional restorationPlace post extraction dressings after inspection of the surgical site by the supervising licensed dentistPlace periodontal dressingsDry endodontically treated canals using absorbent paper pointsAdjust dentures extra orallyRemove excess cement from surfaces of teeth with a hand instrumentPolish coronal surfaces of the teethPlace ligature xywuqvp ties and archwiresRemove orthodontic bandsAll duties that the board may prescribe by regulationA registered dental assistant may only perform the following additional duties if he or she has completed a board approved registered dental assistant educational program in those duties or if he or she has provided evidence satisfactory to the board of having completed a board approved course in those duties Remove excess cement with an ultrasonic scaler from supragingival surfaces of teeth undergoing orthodontic treatmentThe allowable duties of an orthodontic assistant permitholder as specified in Section 17503 A registered dental assistant shall not be required to complete further instruction in the duties of placing ligature ties and archwires removing orthodontic bands and removing excess cement from tooth surfaces with a hand instrumentThe allowable duties of a dental sedation assistant permitholder as specified in Section 17505The application of pit and fissure sealantsExcept as provided in Section 1777 the supervising licensed dentist shall be responsible for determining whether each authorized procedure performed by a registered dental assistant should be performed under general or direct supervision DA III All DA I & II duties and in addition the following allowable duties Cord retraction of gingiva for impression proceduresTake final impressions for permanent indirect restorationsFormulate indirect patterns for endodontic post and core castingsFit trial endodontic filling pointsApply pit and fissure sealantsRemove excess cement from subgingival tooth surfaces with a hand instrument See more at and professions codebpc sect 1753 6htmlsthashHorFT6ISdpufDA IV All DA I DA II and DA III duties in addition to the following allowable duties Conduct preliminary evaluation of the patients oral health including but not limited to charting intraoral and extra oral evaluation of soft tissue classifying occlusion and myofunctional evaluationPerform oral health assessments in school based community health project settings under the direction of a dentist registered dental hygienist or registered dental hygienist in alternative practiceCord retraction of gingiva for impression proceduresSize and fit endodontic master points and accessory pointsCement endodontic master points and accessory pointsTake final impressions for permanent indirect restorationsTake final impressions for tooth borne removable prosthesisPolish and contour existing amalgam restorationsPlace contour finish and adjust all direct restorationsAdjust and cement permanent indirect restorationsOther procedures authorized by regulations adopted by the boardAll procedures required to be performed under direct supervision shall be checked and approved by the supervising licensed dentist prior to the patients dismissal from the office See more at and professions codebpc sect 1753 5htmlsthash3ZuHEWaLdpuf