Registered Dental Assistant - Barstow, United States - Riverside-San Bernardino Co. Indian Health, Inc

Riverside-San Bernardino Co. Indian Health, Inc

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Barstow, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Applicant to have a high school diploma and Registered Dental Assistant License.

Must have or willing to obtain current CPR Certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross prior to orientation.

Two years' experience in a clinical setting with knowledge of digital x-rays and electronic dental charting systems.

Able to work front and back office and be responsible for some clerical work, including but not limited to phone calls, ordering, lab billing, and scheduling.

Must be able to work with the Indian community and be sensitive to the Indian Culture and its needs.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Dental Assistant/Registered Dental Assistant is responsible for the following:
Primary responsibility is chair side assistance to Dentist.

Provides comfort to and meeting the needs of the patient.

Continual analysis of the working situation and patient flow is maintained throughout the day to ensure efficient patient care.

Maintains appropriate information in patient charts for the back office. Ensures that all patient records are maintained in confidential manner.

Coordinating appointments and laboratory schedules to ensure timely delivery of cases.

Presents oral hygiene instructions to patients.

Individual bagging, dating and sterilization of instruments. Maintains log book of sterilization procedures and testing.

Maintains and documents maintenance of all equipment.

Maintaining neat, stocked, and orderly operatories and dental areas.

Operates dental radiographic equipment. Able to take, process, mount and file films.

Mouth-mirror inspection of the oral cavity, to include charting of obvious lesions, existing restorations, and missing teeth.

Provides coverage for Dental Receptionist as may be required, as well as other duties as may be required to effectively and efficiently carry out the daily operation of the dental program, and provide quality care to patients.

This position requires working evenings and weekends as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Dries root canals with absorbent points.

Tests pulp vitality.

Replaces the liners and bases on sound dentin.

Removes cement excess from supragingival surfaces of teeth.

Sizes stainless steel crowns. Fabricates temporary crowns.

Coronal polishing (upon completion of State Board approval course).

Takes impressions for diagnostic and opposing models. Pour up models and trim.

Applies non-caustic topical agents.

Assists in administration of nitrous oxide under instructions, supervision of, and after initiation of procedure by dentist.

Molds, wedges, and removes matrices.

Removes sutures.

Applies topical fluoride after scaling and polishing by dentist or dental hygienist

Replaces and removes rubber dams.

Providing coverage for Dental Receptionist as may be required, as well as other duties as may be required to effectively and efficiently carry out the daily operation of the dental program, and provide quality care to patients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Must have graduated from high school or equivalent.

Must have passed the radiation examination required by the California Dental Board.

License
Registered Dental Assistant must possess a valid Dental Assistant license.

Current CPR Certification that meets the guidelines from the American Heart Association or Red Cross (Can be obtained prior to orientation)

Ability To
Work with various types of patients from the young to the elderly.

Must be able to work with the Indian Community, and be sensitive to the Indian culture and its needs.

Physical Demands
This job may require prolonged sitting, moderate standing, bending and walking. May be required to work late hours to accommodate patients' needs.

Position Type:
Per Diem
On Call, As needed

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

Benefits Not Offer With Position, Per Diem

Job Type:
Temporary

Pay:
$ $24.00 per hour

Schedule: