Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are:

SAC Health empowers our patients and their families to live vibrant and healthy lives through culturally responsive, exceptional care. Patient-centered, whole-person care. Our unique, full scope, team-based approach is what makes SAC Health the provider of choice for patients.

Top-Tier Patient Satisfaction Scores | Largest Teaching Health Center FQHC | 11 Locations offering 44 Specialties | Participation in NHSC & NCLRP loan forgiveness programs

What We Are Looking For

Assists dentists with dental surgical and non-surgical procedures. Prepares patients and arranges instruments and supplies to be used for procedures. Ability to demonstrate efficient four handed dentistry through handing and retrieving instruments to and from the dentist. Ensure all instruments are sterile and operatories are maintained following infection control protocols in accordance with CDC and OSHA guidelines. Performs various administrative tasks to support patient care activities through updating patient charts and recording treatment notes. Ability to take adequate digital radiographs. Can perform coronal polishing, fluoride treatment, and sealant application under supervision of dentist.

Schedule : 4 days per week, 10 hours per day Tuesday - Friday 7:00am - 5:30pm | Location : Brier Clinic, San Berardino, CA

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DELIVERABLES

• Assists dentists during patient treatment through updating patient medical and dental histories, recording vitals, diagnostic imaging, demonstrating four handed techniques during surgical and non-surgical procedures, and properly updating and recording in patient's dental tooth chart and inputting dental treatment plan to be rendered. Assures integrity of documentation from dentist's assessment.
• Maintains operating field through evacuation, washing, isolation, drying, and illuminating as needed and appropriate. Able to prepare dental materials such as cements, bases, and impression materials with minimum waste or need for duplication.
• Under direct supervision of a dentist: ability to educate and demonstrate oral hygiene techniques for patients and perform coronal polishing and fluoride application as needed. Ability to apply dental sealants efficiently, with proper technique, after appropriate diagnosis from dentist.
• Ability to communicate efficiently with front-office staff in regard to patient's medical referrals, dental specialty referrals, and updates or changes to treatment plan in regard to patient care.
• Ability to understand fixed and removable prosthodontic lab cases, documenting and filling out lab slips per doctor recommendations, and checks patient cases ahead of time to ensure cases have been returned for patient care.
• Protects patients and staff from cross contamination by performing proper infection control in accordance with OSHA and department guidelines.
• Maintains dental units and operatories by cleaning dental rooms, wiping down non-sterile items used and placing and removing barriers between each patient encounter. Maintain safe waterline quality for patient care safety through shocking all dental waterlines monthly, treating daily, and testing quarterly to meet CDC compliance. Maintains written logs in accordance with department policy.
• Properly maintain and clean equipment and instruments (i.e. high and slow speed hand pieces, digital sensors, ultrasonic etc.), by following manufacturer and department guidelines. Assures maintenance of all equipment and instruments, and trouble shoots equipment breakdowns and assesses for solutions. Cleans and sterilizes equipment and instruments by using disinfectant wipes and sprays and places in sterilization room.
• Managing clinical supplies in operatories and maintains adequate stock for intended patient procedures, informing leadership of any shortages for ordering supplies.
• Efficiently manages patient flow by escorting them to and from appropriate waiting areas, accurate and efficient preparation and maintenance of patient operatory for intended visit/procedure, and timely documentation of care rendered, referrals as needed, and communication for patient, parents, schools, caregivers etc.
• Other duties as outlined in the official job description.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduated from ADA-accredited dental assisting program and registered dental assistant certificate/degree required.
• Licensure/Certification: Current CPR/BLS certification (must be American Heart Association or Red Cross accredited program). Compliance with state dental practice requirements: X-ray certification, 8-hour OSHA/Infection Control training, coronal polishing certification, and sealant certification. Must have Hepatitis B series completed.
• Experience: Minimum of one-year experience required, two years preferred. Dental Terminology required. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred. Digital X-ray and Electronic Dental Record Knowledge required. As a requirement of this position, you must receive EPIC certification for the module you have been hired into.
• Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Ability to answer phones, communicate with patients and staff. Must be able to perform the everyday tasks (typing, assisting, walking, etc.) required of position. Knowledge about enrolling patients in health plans in the county preferred but not required. Knowledge of general office methods, including electronic health or dental record.
• Interpersonal Skills: Must be able to communicate with all levels of staff and patients. Ability to complete work assigned with limited supervision. Ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients. Ability to write accurate and clear documentation.
• Essential Mental Abilities: Ability to work independently, handling multiple tasks simultaneously, organize work with minimal supervision, set priorities and accomplish job responsibilities. Knowledge of dental terminology and treatments.
• Work Eligibility: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Must not now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visas.

EEO : SAC Health is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment and is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Full Benefits Package!

Industry Leading PTO Accrual (accrued per pay period) | Sick Leave | Paid Holidays | Paid Jury Duty, Bereavement | SAC Health Covers approximately 85% of Team Member health premium costs (may vary w/benefit plan selection) | Retirement - up to 8% employer contribution | Continuing Education and Learning Benefits | Annual Mission Trip and much more!

Learn More About the Work We Do:

SAC Health's Mission: SAC Health's mission is to reflect the healing ministry & love of Jesus Christ through healthcare, education & partnerships that empower our communities to flourish.

SAC Health's Core Values: Quality Healthcare - Teamwork - Wholeness -Integrity - Compassion - Excellence - Humble Service - Respect