What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant, Registered Dental position at AltaMed?
Job ID: 2023-16771
Location: US-CA-Santa Ana
Overview
This position is responsible for assisting the dentist(s) and the dental hygienist(s) in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patients at the clinic. The Registered Dental Assistant is also responsible for sterilization, preparation and inventory control of dental instruments, supplies, and for proper infection control of all areas involving patient care.
Responsibilities
Serves as dentists or dental hygienists chair-side assistant.
Assists patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering their questions and giving directions to patients as authorized by the dentist or dental hygienist.
Prepares operation procedures for patient treatment as per Dental Department protocols and the dentists or dental hygienists directions.
Completion of dental radiographs in accordance with state regulations and law, as well as Dental Department directives and protocols.
Performs independent procedures as delegated by the dentist in accordance with state regulation, law, and Department directives and protocols.
Maintains all Dental Department equipment in accordance with manufacturers directions and Dental Department policy and protocol.
Maintains adequate operation supplies and compiles a list of individual item shortages for inventory control and ordering purposes.
Maintains a list of all Dental Department patients, monitors patient flow, and assists the Dental Director, dentist(s), and dental hygienist(s), in assuring that all patient records and documents are properly and accurately completed and filed.
Receives and places necessary telephone calls consistent with professional matters, clinic business and patient care of the Dental Department.
Insures the sterility of all reusable dental instruments and equipment in accordance with Dental Department directives and protocols.
Insures the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with Dental Department directives, clinic policy, as well as state and federal regulations.
Participates in appropriate health promotion / disease prevention activities, both on-site and off-site as required.
Maintains Dental Department compliance, relative to Infection Exposure Control, safety, and HIPPA as required by local, State, and Federal guidelines, Dental Department directives and protocols, and clinic policies and procedures.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED certificate required.
Credentialed as a valid licensed Registered Dental Assistant with the following certifications: Coronal polishing/X-Rays Cert.
Pit And Fissure Sealants certification will be required upon 60 days after date of hire.
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