RDA-Ortho Traveling

Position Summary

The Registered Dental Assistant performs a variety of dental assisting duties while promoting a safe and cleanly environment for quality dental care.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide oral hygiene education to patient and family
• Perform certain authorized procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist
• Accurately and completely document patient care activities in the chart as directed by the doctor and Company policy
• Take x-rays as prescribed by the doctor
• Clean 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 supervisor
• Prepare operatories for various procedures
• Prepare trays for various procedures
• Ensure that operatories are stocked and cleaned at all times
• Check for patients’ signatures on the Health Questionnaire and Informed Consent Form
• Explain treatment plans to patients as needed
• Escort 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 scheduled
• Apply all-wrap in and around operatories where needed
• Clean, sterilize, and package dental instruments
• Prepare lab cases
• Auxiliary duties include:
• Clean and maintain all equipment in accordance with the maintenance guidelines
• Turn off all equipment nightly, including the vacuum, compressor, etc.
• Ensure that handpieces are properly cleaned and oiled
• Review the Hazard Communication book and sign the training log
• Ensure that hazardous products are properly labeled
• Follow waste disposal procedures for Sharps and for contaminated material/chemicals

Compliance with State and Federal Infection Control Standards

• Wear protective barriers such as gloves, scrubs, and eye wear
• Disinfect and sterilize instruments and treatment areas
• Dispose properly of contaminated or bio-hazardous waste/materials

Other Duties and Requirements

• Follow-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 rescheduled
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and team huddles
• Other duties as assigned by the Office Manager, Regional Manager, and/or Dentists

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Valid California Registered Dental Assistant license and RDA certification required
• Current X-Ray License
• CPR and First-Aid certification required
• Minimum of one year of recent experience as a Registered Dental Assistant preferred
• Bilingual: 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 NPI
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with people of all ages (i.e. Children)
• Strong interpersonal and relationship skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and able to multitask
• Ability to maintain outgoing, friendly attitude with patients and coworkers
• Ability to work with interruptions and to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to be organized
• Technological Skills: Autoclave/Chemiclave, Ultrasonic, X-Ray Machine, Intra-oral Camera, O 2 and N 2 O, Handpieces, Digital X-rays

Work Schedule

The Registered Dental Assistant will be notified of the work schedule on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis. The Registered Dental Assistant’s 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 Demands

• 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.

Work Conditions and Risk

• General Dental Office conditions.
• 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;
• Personal protective equipment (PPE: respiratory masks, latex gloves, face shields, etc.)—constantly.

Limitations and Disclaimer

• This 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.