Registered Dental Assistant Floater

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the Perfect Patient Experience by striving to keep our patients' focused on optimal treatment, while attending to their individual concerns and promoting the good qualities of the doctor.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and calm environment where our patients feel comfortable, prepare them for treatment, and assist the doctors –– thereby enabling doctors to provide efficient, quality dental treatment.
• Obtain dental history and/or records from patient (review patient health history and care slips)
• Ensure the health history is updated for all returning patients.
• Escort patients to/from the front desk and introduce them to the exit clerk.
• Prepare tray setups for dental procedures and maintain adequate supply levels in each operatory ––replenishing as needed.
• Complete x-rays for adults and Pedo (children) patients as appropriate.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment.
• Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
• Prepare materials for making impressions and restorations.
• Maintain an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor according to Company policy.
• Maintain all logs required for St. John’s dental equipment, in compliance with prescribed auditing tools.
• Maintain monthly checks of Emergency Medical Kit, oxygen tanks and oxygen masks (adult and children);
• Maintain an adequate inventory of dental supplies.
• Place orders for dental supplies.
• Demonstrate oral hygiene care procedures and techniques.
• Perform prophylaxis and apply fluoride treatment.
• Hand instruments and materials to the dentist as needed and keep patients' mouths dry and clear using suction or other devices.
• Record patient charting and all doctor notes on treatment records. Ensure the doctor signs the treatment record consent and healthy history.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events as needed.

Qualifications/Licensure

• High school diploma or GED preferred;
• One year RDA experience;
• Medical Technology knowledge;
• Bilingual English/Spanish required (read, write and speak).
• Registered Dental Assistant license;
• CPR license;
• Valid CA Driver's License and vehicle required for travel to various locations and community events.