Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), Level 2

Summary of Responsibilities

This position will work closely with the Dental Assistant Supervisor. This position will assist with dental department oversight at their specific site in collaboration with the Dental Assistant Supervisor. This position will Provide support for the dental department and ensure proper communication is given to the Dental Assistant Supervisor.

Proactively manages provider appointment schedules to ensure provider templates are correctly applied and ensures provider appointments are scheduled appropriately.

Works alongside the Dental Assistant Supervisor to provide appropriate training and staff development as needed at their assigned health center.

Requires that RDA and DA functions be performed daily.

Performs and coordinates site audits/visits (formal and informal) between clinical and operations to ensure readiness for site audits/visits (OSHA, Delta Dental etc.).

Provides prompt dental support; promotes a smooth patient flow; collects and records data accurately; maintains order of the back office, equipment, and supplies.

Works flexible or extended hours where necessary.

Participates in health center in-services and meetings, listening and respecting others' ideas.

Absolves by Rules of Confidentiality.

Performance Area 1

Reviews provider schedules and productivity measures and guides the dental team to achieve compliance with UHC directives.

Will work closely with the dentist and dental staff to ensure smooth patient flow and the effective delivery of services.

Assumes other responsibilities as directed by Dental Assistant Supervisor.

Oversees ordering of dental department supplies and maintenance of dental equipment for dental department.

Performs RDA 1 and DA functions daily.

Takes lead of the RDA column and assists in performing all treatment under the RDA scope.

The RDA will identify the treating provider for the visit and work with the site providers who will be managing the overall visits.

Child wellness integration with Medical.

The RDA will work closely with Medical and promote warm handoffs from Medical to Dental the same day of the child wellness exam.

The RDA will review the patients which are scheduled in their RDA column and ensure that the patients are there for appropriate services.

TYKE Recall Exams

• Recall exams at appropriate frequency for 6-12 year olds.
• Child recall exams and bundled Prophy.
• Patients should have had a Comp or Recall exam within 6-9 months with no outstanding treatment.
• Sealants, Temporary Crown, and other RDA specific duties as possible.

Qualification Requirements

• Educational: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid Dental Board of California Registered Dental Assistant license, Valid driver's license, Valid Sealant certification, Valid lifesaving certification.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of Registered Dental Assisting experience.
• Skills: Knowledge of state and federal regulations, Knowledge and understanding of community health centers mission and role, Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, Customer-service oriented, Familiar with adult learning and general training techniques, Positive professional insight, Flexibility and dependability, Demonstrated good problem-solving skills; sound judgment, Effective leadership/supervisory skills, Modern office practices and procedures including email, Intermediate computer skills, Attention to detail and excellent follow-through on work tasks, Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Pay

The hourly wage range that UHC reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire starts at $26.62 an hour. Our salaries are dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our comprehensive benefits package for regular status employees includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with low premium cost, Paid time off and paid holidays, 401k plan with matching contribution, Educational Assistance, Employee discounts and more!