Registered Dental Assistant

United Indian Health Services, Inc.

Posted: March 3, 2020

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Primary responsibilities in this role include, but are not limited to the following: Other duties may be assigned.

Level I - Performs all functions of a Dental Assistant (DA) under the California State Board Dental Practice Act, including:

• Seats and prepares clients pre and post treatment.

• Assists dentist in anesthetic administration.

• Responsible for sterilization and disinfection of instruments, treatment rooms and as assigned.

• Prepares and delivers dental materials.

• Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of clients.

• Records and maintains client’s electronic health record and or hard copy records and dental encounters.

• Ships, receives and coordinates laboratory casework for clients.

• Takes preliminary impressions for diagnostic and opposing study casts.

• Assists dentist and dental team in management of medical and dental emergencies.

• Provides preventive dental education to clients and community groups as directed.

• Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.

• Travels to satellite facilities to complete dental tasks as needed.

• Actively cross-trains to assist dental office staff as required.

• Performs dental x-rays.

• Performs routine maintenance on equipment and determines when and what kind of maintenance is required.

• Attends organizational committee meetings and other meetings as assigned.

• Adheres to accreditation and compliance standards/guidelines.

• Maintains a professional organized clean working environment by following organizational policies, guidelines, and safety standards.

• Assists in development of section policy, procedures, and quality improvement activities within services sections as directed.

• Ability to work under the general/direct supervision of a dentist in a team setting.

• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Level II

• Performs all functions of a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) under the California State Board Dental Practice Act and including all duties and responsibilities of a Level I Dental Assistant.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job does not require any supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For Education & Experience requirements and for an application, please go to the UIHS employment link: http://unitedindianhealthservices.org/job/dental-assistant-full-time/