Registered Dental Assistant

GENERAL PURPOSE:

The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is responsible for performing all duties of a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) and other functions legally allowed in the state of California.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Duties with general supervision:
Mouth mirror inspecting oral cavity, to include charting of obvious lesions, existing restorations and missing teeth
Placement and removal of temporary sedative dressings
Duties with direct supervision:
Perform pulp test
Sizes stainless steel crowns, temporary crowns and bands
Placements of post-extractions and periodontal dressing
Coronal polishing if certified by the state
Sealants placement, if certified by the state
Other Duties assigned by Supervisor
Flexibility to work at other Ampla Health sites as needed

QUALITIES & CHARACTERISTICS:

Maintains a professional relationship and positive attitude with co-workers, the public, patients and all Ampla Health’s staff, Board of Directors and vendors
Maintains the highest professional ethics and is honest in dealing with people; is a model for all employees through his/her actions
Strive to learn more and is receptive to learning new challenges and opportunities
Displays enthusiasm toward the work and the mission of Ampla Health
Maintains excellent attendance and punctuality
Readily adapts to change and can think outside the box

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Valid California RDA license
Current CPR card
Valid X-ray certificate
Ability to perform duties based on the attached performance evaluation factors
Demonstrate clear knowledge of Ampla Health’s clinic structure, standards, procedures and protocols
Ability to navigate through several different systems

COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS:

Must have neat and legible handwriting
Must be able to type accurately with proper verbiage and grammar
Must be able to interact with patients courteously and calmly
Demonstrate active and focused listening skills
Ability to communicate well with the public

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Works well with patients in a generally comfortable environment office. Employees must possess the following physical requirements:

Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and push up to 100 pounds (on wheels)
Able to work on feet the majority of the day without tiring
Must be able to hear adequately to auscultate B/PS
Must have adequate vision to read x-rays
Must be able to reach above shoulder level to work. Must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouching, reaching, kneeling, twisting, turning
Must have high manual dexterity and tactile sensation on fingertips

GENERAL PURPOSE:

The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is responsible for performing all duties of a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) and other functions legally allowed in the state of California.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Duties with general supervision:
Mouth mirror inspecting oral cavity, to include charting of obvious lesions, existing restorations and missing teeth
Placement and removal of temporary sedative dressings
Duties with direct supervision:
Perform pulp test
Sizes stainless steel crowns, temporary crowns and bands
Placements of post-extractions and periodontal dressing
Coronal polishing if certified by the state
Sealants placement, if certified by the state
Other Duties assigned by Supervisor
Flexibility to work at other Ampla Health sites as needed

QUALITIES & CHARACTERISTICS:

Maintains a professional relationship and positive attitude with co-workers, the public, patients and all Ampla Health’s staff, Board of Directors and vendors
Maintains the highest professional ethics and is honest in dealing with people; is a model for all employees through his/her actions
Strive to learn more and is receptive to learning new challenges and opportunities
Displays enthusiasm toward the work and the mission of Ampla Health
Maintains excellent attendance and punctuality
Readily adapts to change and can think outside the box

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Valid California RDA license
Current CPR card
Valid X-ray certificate
Ability to perform duties based on the attached performance evaluation factors
Demonstrate clear knowledge of Ampla Health’s clinic structure, standards, procedures and protocols
Ability to navigate through several different systems

COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS:

Must have neat and legible handwriting
Must be able to type accurately with proper verbiage and grammar
Must be able to interact with patients courteously and calmly
Demonstrate active and focused listening skills
Ability to communicate well with the public

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Works well with patients in a generally comfortable environment office. Employees must possess the following physical requirements:

Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and push up to 100 pounds (on wheels)
Able to work on feet the majority of the day without tiring
Must be able to hear adequately to auscultate B/PS
Must have adequate vision to read x-rays
Must be able to reach above shoulder level to work. Must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouching, reaching, kneeling, twisting, turning
Must have high manual dexterity and tactile sensation on fingertips

CPR Certification • Customer communication • Dental office • Dental assisting • Professional ethics • BLS Certification • Full-time • Mid-level • Chairside coronal polishing • Registered Dental Assistant • Dental x-ray • Patient interaction • Typing • Patient charting • Procedural Sedation • Dental sealant application • Polishing