REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT

About the role

The Registered Dental Assistant will provide chair side assistance to the dentist, perform related duties, and assist with clerical work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties according to the Dental Practice Act.
• Prepare operatories and equipment for patient treatment.
• Refer clients to supervisor in situations that cannot be handled.
• Assist with front duties including appointment scheduling and Superbill entry.
• Provide chair side assistance to the dentist using four-handed dentistry techniques.
• Take dental radiographs.
• Maintain dental operatories, dental laboratory, dental equipment, and sterilization area in proper working order.
• Carry out limited dental laboratory procedures such as pouring models of impressions.
• Assist in topical fluoride administration.
• Ensure that the patient’s record, Superbills, and all relevant paperwork are completed and routed to the front desk.
• Ensure that proper arrangement is made for the patient’s follow-up care.
• Follow NEMS Infection Control protocol, Medical Waste Disposal Protocol, and Hazard Communication protocol.
• Proactively inform the Dental Clinic Coordinator of any supplies that need to be replenished to maintain a consistent level of supplies.
• Provide dental health education, including oral hygiene instruction and dietary advice, to patients and target groups of outreach programs.
• Keep track of DentiCal or insurance authorization and schedule appointments accordingly.
• Handle dental records, filing appropriate information in dental charts and files, including X-rays.
• Handle medical records, requesting charts from Medical Department as needed.
• Obtain and update necessary information from clients, including DentiCal, private insurance coverage, current address, and telephone number.
• Adhere to all Federal and Government regulations including the Dental Board of California rules and regulations, HIPAA, and OSHA regulations.
• Assist the department to develop and implement policies, protocols, and procedures which are in compliance with the most current accepted professional standards.
• Perform other job duties as required by manager/supervisor.

Qualifications

• Completion of a qualified dental assistant training program or evidence of completion of satisfactory work experience of at least 15 months as a dental assistant in CA or another state.
• Current license to work as a Registered Dental Assistant in the State of California.
• License in California to take dental radiographs.
• Knowledge of cleaning and sterilizing procedures for dental instruments and equipment.
• Current documentation of Basic Life Support required.

Language

• Must be able to fluently speak, read, and write English.
• Fluent in Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin), Vietnamese, Spanish, and other languages may be required depending on location.
• Fluency in other languages is an asset.