Registered Dental Assistant

Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of a high school diploma or its equivalent; some college preferred.
• Licensed as a Registered Dental Assistant.
• Certificate of completion from a recognized two (2) year program/school for Dental Assistants.
• At least one (1) year prior work experience as a Registered Dental Assistant.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Escorts patients to the dental treatment room.
• Seats and drapes patient preparatory to the indicated procedure.
• Sets up instruments, materials, and medications.
• Cleans and sterilizes dental instruments. Cleans dental chairs, work surfaces, and equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment, i.e., clean automatic developer, lubricate equipment, and clean treatment area.
• Checks the dental equipment daily and reports malfunctions on a timely basis.
• Chair-side assistance on extra-oral duties or functions specified by the dentist.
• Takes impressions for diagnostic and opposing models. Pours study models.
• Applies non-aerosol and non-caustic topical agents.
• Placement and removal of rubber dams.
• Placement and removal of wedges and matrices.
• Coronal polishing.
• Application of fluoride varnish..
• Application of Pit and Fissure Sealants.
• Takes, processes, and mounts x-rays and files in the patient’s chart or takes digital radiographs as delegated
• Takes an inventory of daily supply needs. Restocks supplies as needed.
• Makes dental appointments and patient reminder call.
• Files x-rays, records, and other patient documents.
• Pours study models and makes individual trays.
• Gives patient home care instructions after oral surgery and/or dental surgical procedures.
• Performs receptionist and clerical tasks necessary for the orderly functioning of the business operations of the dental service, including, but not limited to registering and enrolling patients, retrieving and filing charts and other records; preparing and completing charge tickets and patient census reports, and the collection of fees.
• Is responsible for performing other assigned duties which are related to the above and which fall within the Registered Dental Assistant classification.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Attends work regularly and punctually; is readily accessible during work hours to peers; limits absences from own duty stations and limits visits and activities which distract others from their performance of duties.
• Works cooperatively with immediate supervisor, with department members, and with other Council staff persons, as required
• Treats all patients/clients / visitors with respect and courtesy.
• Remains competent in skills required for the position.
• During the initial thirty (30) days of employment, becomes and remains knowledgeable about and in compliance with the Councils and Department policies and procedures in the following areas:
  • Confidentiality of patient/client / fellow employee and supplier records
  • Patient's rights and responsibilities.
  • Professional and business ethics.
  • Continuous quality and improvement.
  • Safety and security of person and property.
  • Infection control.
  • Hazardous materials and waste.
  • Life safety and emergency preparedness.
• Maintains a working knowledge about and in continued compliance with all of those areas listed under item (5) throughout your employment with the Council.
• Provides education appropriate to the age of the patients/clients/visitors served; remains competent in skills required to educate patients and clients of varying ages and with varied educational and other life experiences.
• As a condition of employment, a physical examination and drug-free status is required.
• Is able to work and/or interact satisfactorily with a workforce and public which is ethnically and culturally diverse.
• This position falls under an exclusive bargaining agreement with Health Care Workers, Union Local 250, SEIU, and AFL-CIO; and requires employee membership.

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