Lead Registered Dental Assistant

About the role

We offer fantastic benefits, competitive pay, and a great family-oriented environment. The Registered Dental Assistant (R.D.A.) is responsible to provide all FHCCGLA patients with the highest quality care and performs a variety of laboratory and patient care duties.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients in waiting area and escorts patients to vital/intake area to record patient’s vital signs.
• Assists the dentist in the administration of treatment at the chair side as required or directed by the dentist.
• Promotes an atmosphere supportive of good dental and general health by demonstrating good oral hygiene, questioning patients to ascertain home care status, instructing patients in techniques of flossing and brushing in accordance with protocol.
• Maintains a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures.
• Reviews the health history, makes chart entries under the direction of the operator and assure completion of forms and signatures.
• Assumes the responsibility associated with any expanded duties that may be delegated by the dentist.
• Familiarizes patient with the aspects of their dental visit and provides support and compassion to patient when needed.
• Stocks operatories and maintains clinical supply inventory.
• Reviews daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments.
• Assists in front office procedures if time allows or need is determined by the Dental Director or Dentist.
• Maintains preventive maintenance of dental equipment.
• Serves as supply liaison and communicates with purchasing department and vendors to assure prompt receipt of all orders.
• Performs duties within their scope of R.D.A./D.A. such as assists providers with Endodontics, places bases and liners on sound dentin, removes excess cement from supragingival surfaces of teeth with hand instrument or floss, and more.

Administrative Duties

• Required participation of mandatory Quarterly Staff Trainings.
• Inventory Management - Managing Inventory of dental supplies and equipment, clinic maintenance, helping with placing orders, verifying receipt to keep the clinic well-stocked and operational.
• Trains junior dental assistants, providing guidance on clinical procedures, patient management and administrative tasks.
• Helps dental manager to ensure accuracy and compliance with infection control, Dental logs and procedures ensuring staff remain compliant with the daily infection control protocols.
• Leads Dental morning Huddles when dental manager is not available.
• Monitors back office workflow to ensure efficient patient flow.
• Directs the R.D.A.’s & D.A. staff as needed during the workday.
• Ensures daily required breaks are taken timely by the R.D.A.’s/D.A.’s.

Requirements

• High school graduate (or GED), required.
• Current CPR Certification, required to be kept up to date.
• Computer knowledge (e.g., NextGen (E.H.R. & PMS), Microsoft Word and Excel), preferred.
• FQHC experience, highly preferred.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Strong self-motivation skills to take initiative to ensure all tasks performed are completed thoroughly, accurately and timely.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish and familiarity with the Hispanic culture, preferred.
• Access to automobile with valid California driver’s license and state mandated automobile insurance.
• Ability to prioritize workload and work under pressure of deadlines.
• Motivated and committed to the provision of high-quality healthcare for indigent and underserved communities.
• Ability to function self-sufficiently, requiring little supervision.
• Ability to meet tight time sensitive deadlines.
• Willingness to adapt to changes with regards to the agency’s growth and expansion.
• Proof of completing radiation safety course.
• One-year experience as a registered dental assistant.
• Certification as a Registered Dental Assistant required.
• Certificate for coronal polishing recommended.

Benefits

• Medical Benefits - FHCCGLA pays 100% of employee’s Kaiser; Anthem Blue Cross; Health Net; and United Health Care coverage (HMO Plan) subject to change during open enrollment.
• 403 B - Through Mutual of America, the company matches up to 5% of employee’s salary.
• Dental Benefit - MetLife Only (HMO/PPO Plan).
• 11 Holidays Observed.
• 2 Floating Holidays
• Vision Benefit - MetLife Plan.
• 1 Birthday Holiday
• Life Insurance - Accidental Death & Dismemberment; and Long-term Disability.
• 7 Paid Sick Leave - 56 hours Full-Time
• Paid Sick Leave - 40, Part-Time and Per-Diem
• Employee Assistance Program
• 2 weeks’ Vacation
• AFLAC Benefits