Job Summary
RDA works on behalf of the patient and the dentist, helping to assure a high level of professional excellence in oral health care delivery.
Summary of Essential Job Functions:
Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
Record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patient.
Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
Assist the dentist during examinations and treatment procedures.
Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining basic life support (CPR) certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions as prescribed and directed.
Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Maintains safe and clean working environment in compliance with office policies and procedures, safety and OSHA guidelines.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Participate in the achievement of patient satisfaction and office production goals by working efficiently and providing a high level of patient service.
Assist with other duties as directed.
Maintain regular, predictable attendance.
Minimum Requirements:
Current California RDA license.
Current basic life support (CPR) certification.
Good communication skills.
Ability to perform detailed work according to established formats and protocols.
Fluent in: Spanish, preferred
Optional Requirements
At least two years of experience in a clinical setting is preferred.
