Registered Dental Assistant
El Dorado Community Health Centers
About the Practice
Job Description
With a HPSA score of 18, EDCHC employees may qualify for application to student loan repayment programs. Benefits include:
100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for eligible employees and dependents
up to 4–6 weeks of PTO annually, based on length of service for eligible employees
10 paid holidays per year for eligible employees
Flexible schedules, including four-day workweeks when available
Positions may be based at the Placerville, Cameron Park, or South Lake Tahoe Dental offices. Employees assigned to Placerville or Cameron Park must be available to work at both locations as assigned for when staffing coverage is needed.
JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Dental Office Supervisor, and under the general supervision of the Dentist in a clinical setting, the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) assists the Dentist in the provision of high-quality care within the scope of service consistent with accepted standards of care for dentistry.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepares and maintains dental instruments, supplies and equipment; prepares the operatory for the patient visit
Seats patient in chair and explains procedures to be performed; Collects and records patient health histories
Drapes patient with protective linens and sets up instrument tray containing instruments, suction, gauze and other required supplies.
Prepares dental materials—cements, amalgams, composites, impression materials, etc.
Takes and prepares radiographs using conventional or digital technology and following proper radiation safety precautions
Assists with dental charting as appropriate
Assists in the prevention and management of dental emergencies
Manages the patient during dental procedures
Provides active chairside assistance; transfers instruments as appropriate for four- handed dentistry; anticipates the dentist’s needs
Take impressions for study casts, athletic mouth guards and custom tray. Performs laboratory procedures neatly and efficiently. Pours models with no bubbles, properly trim models, polish dental prostheses, make vac-u-press forms
At the conclusion of the procedure, assists patient, clears work site of instruments and other materials; follows proper infection control protocols and prepares the operatory for the next patient
Monitors and documents the flow of laboratory cases; maintains on-site lab space.
Performs, monitors and records all sterilization activities
Maintains proper aseptic techniques necessary with dental equipment; maintains and properly sterilizes instruments
Routinely cleans, disinfects and restocks operatory
Scans reception room for patients and helps to manage patient flow
Maintain and inventory dental supplies and reorders as necessary; track and verify invoices
Clean and sterilize all instruments; help to manage the dental office infection control plan to meet OSHA, CDC and ADA standards
Polish the patient’s teeth to remove stains and soft deposits
Apply topical fluoride and varnishes
Apply pit and fissure sealants
Remove surgical sutures
Adapt temporary crowns
Place topical medications
Remove excess cement from fabricated restoration
Performs other duties as assigned within the Dental Program.
Assists with front office and check-in/checkout duties as needed.
Support Dental Van and Portable Dental services as needed, work assigned shifts on the dental van and/or with portable dental services when needed.
Support Saturday dental clinic as needed, report for scheduled shift when assigned to work such clinic hours.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelines
Ability to manage the dental office infection control plan to meet OSHA, CDC and ADA standards
Maintains and expands current level of dental assistant skill and knowledge by periodically attending continuing education programs
Ability to work with Pediatric and Adult patients
Skills in:
Is a team player
Accepts and offers guidance and supervision as appropriate
Attends and participates in staff meetings to review team progress in meeting financial and productivity goals for the dental program
Places a high value on personal and departmental performance excellence
Adheres to office dress code and standards of behavior
Maintains patient confidentiality
Responds professionally to high-pressure situations and time limits
Works independently with a minimum amount of supervision
Ability to:
Generate reports regarding patient treatment plans within electronic dental records system. (Schedule patient appointments within eCW.
Work with considerable exposure to unusual elements such as unpleasant odors and/or loud noises
Moderate physical activity. Requires handling average-weight objects up to 15-20 pounds, assisting with patients and standing and/or walking for most of the day
Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training
Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment
Flexibility to work in all EDCHC Dental locations
Pay: $30.06 - $37.73 per hour
Benefits:
403(b)
403(b) matching
AD&D insurance
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Pet insurance
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Requirements
• Registered Dental Assistant
• Laboratory procedures
• Interpersonal skills
• Pediatrics
About El Dorado Community Health Centers
El Dorado Community Health Centers (EDCHC), is a primary care center that serves El Dorado County and provides a full range of family practice services. The Center's focus is to provide exceptional health care for every age, regardless of ability to pay. We accept most private insurances, Medi-Cal, Medicare, CoveredCA, the under-insured, and those without insurance. The services in our Center also include dental, behavioral health, podiatry, medication assisted treatment (MAT), patient advocacy, in-house pharmacy with patient assistance program for medications, telehealth services, as well as referrals to collaborative organizations within the community. EDCHC is a Federally Qualified Health Center 501(c)(3) non-profit, as well as a recognized Patient Center Medical Home that serves approximately 11,000 patients each year. One of EDCHC's most valued assets is our employees. In addition to competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, educational loan repayment opportunities, and collaborative work environment, EDCHC offers their employees a comprehensive benefit package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability and Life insurance, generous Paid Time Off, paid holidays, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Flexible Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Program. We also offer voluntary benefit plans for Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Illness coverage, Pet Insurance, Legal assistance and Identity Theft protection. Please visit www.edchc.org for more information on our Centers.
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