Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We're seeking an RDA for a 6 month temp assignment! Full details below:

Position Title: Pediatric Registered Dental Assistant

Location: San Ysidro, CA 92173

Schedule: Full Time -  Mon – Fri, 8am – 5pm

Pay: $22.10 - $27.10 an hour

Assignment Length : 6 months temp assignment

Requirements:

• Post High School Vocational/ Specialized Training
• 1 year of experience as dental assistant with Dentrix workflow. Pediatrics experience needed.
• Current RDA License in CA, Radiation Safety Certificate, Coronal Polish Certificate, CPR/BLS certificate
• Bilingual Spanish (English/Spanish) required

Position Summary: Assists the Dentist at chair side in the concept of four-handed dentistry and prepares patients in a manner that will instill confidence in the staff and services of the Dental Division

Some Responsibilities:

• Complies with all aspects of patient intake such as taking and recording of blood pressure, pulse, tobacco status, medical alert review and documentation of medication list.
• Coordinates the preparation of reports and written documentation including patient records, as required by the department, company, state and federal agencies.
• Performs a wide variety of patient care activities and assists chair side in the concept matrices, handed dentistry to include duties and procedures specific to the RDA scope such as fabrication, cementing and adjustment of temporary crowns, coronal polishing, placement and removal of temporary sedative fillings, impressions, applying non-aerosol and topical agents, removing post-extraction and periodontal dressing, assisting in the administration of nitrous oxide, holding anterior matrices and placing and removing rubber dams.
• Review patient records for accuracy and completeness; explains treatment recommended by the dentist in a manner that is understandable and supportive.
• Prepares equipment, instruments, material and operatories. Performs routine maintenance of equipment and restocking of materials.
• Operates X-ray equipment to make complete and/or selective oral radiographic services. Develops film by digital, automatic or manual processing methods, mounts and labels X-rays.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Maintains and submits orders to maintain an adequate inventory of forms, clerical supplies, Xerox paper and equipment.

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