Registered Dental Assistant (Temporary)

Description

Under the direct supervision of the Manager, Dental Operations along with the Supervisor, Dental Assistant (RDA) and the general supervision of a licensed dentist, the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) performs supportive dental procedures specified by codes and regulations of the Dental Board of California. The RDA works with dental providers (DDS) assisting with various clinical procedures, recognized by the California Dental Practice Act. 

Schedule: This is a temporary, full-time, on-site position requiring 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with periodic Saturday hours.

About TVHC: Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center is a non-profit community health center that is dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care by integrating primary care, dental care, WIC support, mental health counseling, community health education, and more.

Compensation: $36.80 - $40.21 per hour, depending on experience. The salary includes differential pay in lieu of benefits.

 Responsibilities:

• Prepares instruments and materials; cleans/sterilizes and maintains functioning instruments and equipment, prepares inventory on equipment and dental supplies. 
• Greets patients in the waiting area and escorts patients to the operatory. 
• Reviews and records medical/dental history and vital signs of the patient as needed. 
• Reviews daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments. 
• Assists with various procedures, which include but are not limited to charting, taking and pouring up of impressions, and other chair-side duties. 
• Adheres to “Universal Precautions” and general office safety measures. 
• Stocks operatories and necessary dental supplies. 
• Delivers oral hygiene instruction in accordance with the protocol and in cooperation with the health education activities of the clinic. 
• Performs temporization, coronal polish, sealants, and any other duty assigned according to the Codes and Regulations of the Dental Board of California.
• Provides assistance to the dental department, front, and back office, as determined by DDS based on changing patient flow and clinic needs. 
• Assures completion of forms and signatures; assists in the maintenance of patient records. 
• Performs backup Dental Receptionist duties as needed or directed by supervisory staff in order to ensure smooth and efficient operations of the dental office. 
• Takes, develops, and mounts necessary X-rays per protocol.
• Maintains electronic health record entries for each patient visit.
• Meets TVHC’s Service Excellence Standards. 
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and expectations required of the position. 

Requirements

• High school diploma (or GED) required.
• Possession of current RDA license required.
• BLS Certification required.
• Completion of Radiation Safety Course (California X-ray) is strongly preferred.
• Proof of completing a Radiation Safety Course, in addition, a certificate for coronal polish is recommended.
• Minimum of one-year experience in a non-profit setting preferred.

Qualifications:

• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Culturally sensitive and demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with ethnically diverse populations. 
• Must demonstrate professionalism at all times. 
• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends. 
• Must have the ability to travel to various clinic sites.