Registered Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

RDA works on behalf of the patient and the dentist, helping to assure a high level of professional excellence in oral health care delivery.

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

· Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.

· Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.

· Record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patient.

· Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.

· Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.

· Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.

· Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.

· Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.

· Assist the dentist during examinations and treatment procedures.

· Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining basic life support (CPR) certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.

· Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions as prescribed and directed.

· Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.

· Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.

· Maintains safe and clean working environment in compliance with office policies and procedures, safety and OSHA guidelines.

· Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

· Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.

· Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.

· Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

· Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

· Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

· Participate in the achievement of patient satisfaction and office production goals by working efficiently and providing a high level of patient service.

· Assist with other duties as directed.

· Maintain regular, predictable attendance.

Minimum Requirements:

· Current California RDA license.

· Current basic life support (CPR) certification.

· Good communication skills.

· Ability to perform detailed work according to established formats and protocols.

· Fluent in: Spanish, required