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Registered Dental Assistant

4 months ago

Valley Center, United States Indian Health Council, Inc. Full time

Indian Health Council, Inc. (IHC), established in 1970, provides a full spectrum of healthcare and outreach services to the tribal reservations of Inaja-Cosmit, La Jolla, Los Coyotes, Mesa Grande, Pala, Pauma, Rincon, San Pasqual, and Santa Ysabel. 

We are looking for a compassionate, professional, and culturally sensitive Registered Dental Assistant to provide services to our patients.

Benefits include:

Health: Low cost PPO Medical, PPO Dental, Vision eligible to enroll on first day of employment.

Well-Being: PTO, Sick time, 14 paid holidays; employee wellness program, company-wide events, onsite gym, and beautiful location with nearby walking trails

Future: 403(b) retirement with company matching, leadership training and development programs, education assistance program.

Additional Benefits: Company paid life and disability insurance policies, corporate discount programs, and reimbursement for required licensures and certifications.

 

Job Title: Registered Dental Assistant 

Department: Dental

Reports To: RDA Managerger

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Function: Clinical

Classification: Regular, Full-Time, 40 hours/week

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-hour shift between 8:00am-6:30pm

Location: Valley Center, CA with occasional rotation to Santa Ysabel facility

 

SUMMARY

Assists dentist during examination and treatment to include general dentistry, surgery, prosthodontics, endodontics, pedodontics, and orthodontics by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Responsible for maintaining current status to meet CDC and CALOSHA requirements.

2. Participates in educational development activities to maintain current license and employment status.

3. Prepares patients, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, and prepares materials.

4. Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patient.

5. Exposes diagnostic dental x-rays.

6. Assists the dentist during procedures, keeps the oral operating area clear, supplies instruments, materials and medications.

7. Assists the dentists with patient management by contributing to the patient’s comfort and reassurance.

8. Instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.

9. Cleans and maintains the operatory in between patients.

10. Sterilizes and maintains dental instruments, equipment, and supplies according to IHC protocol.

11. Takes preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.

12. Performs additional patient procedures under a dentist's supervision as permitted by California RDA licensure.

13. Pours, trims, and polishes study casts, fabricates custom impression trays from preliminary impressions, cleans and polishes removable appliances, and fabricates temporary restorations.

14. Ensures that dental lab orders are picked up with accurate paperwork. 

15. Assists in departmental weekly, monthly, quarterly equipment maintenance. 

16. Checks for any assigned duties daily.

17. Rotates to Santa Ysabel as needed. 

18. Maintains patient confidentiality.

19. Serves as a resource to front desk personnel by answering questions regarding scheduling and treatment plans.

20. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned including serving as a backup to cover multiple positions within the Dental Department. 

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

 

TRAVEL & DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

Travel and driving are not required for this position.

May be required on occasion to fill in at satellite location in Santa Ysabel.

 

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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Minimum high school diploma or GED and graduate of Dental (RDA) Assisting program.

At least 1-year experience as RDA beyond program completion.

Prefer 3+ years of RDA experience.

 

Certificates, Licenses and Regulations

Current RDA and Coronal Polishing certificate and Radiation License required.

A valid California driver’s license and a good driving record will be required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

Current CPR (BLS Provider) certification or attain within 6 months of hire.

Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment physical exam, tuberculin skin test or x-ray and urine drug screen test (to include marijuana). Health must be adequate to perform all duties of the position.

Must pass criminal background check.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Competence in operation of standard dental equipment.

Knowledge of OSHA blood-borne pathogen standard and adhere to safety rules and professional standards.

Knowledge of appropriate COVID-19 safety protocols.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, clinic staff, and the public.

Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing work environment.

 

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS 

Must be proficient in the following:

Productivity Software: Microsoft Office 365; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email & Calendar Management (outlook), Teams (video conferencing and meetings), and Share Point.

Electronic health records software (NextGen/QSI preferred).

Utilization of Paycom, Relias Learning, and PolicyTech systems.

 

Indian Preference shall be given in accordance with IHC’s Policies and Procedures.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

 

Skills:

  • General Practice

Benefits:

  • Medical

Compensation:

  • $25-$27/hour