Registered Dental Assistant (Outpatient), Day Shift, Per Diem

Job Requirements:

Organizational Requirements:

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Job Summary Exempt:

No Assist the supervising dentist with procedures within the scope of an RDA as outlined in Title 16, chapter 3 This position is represented by RCHEA. Standards of Behavior Line of Responsibility and Authority

LINE OF AUTHORITY

Registered Dental Assistant (Outpatient) - Clinic Supervisor Professionalism and Self-Development Education and Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School graduate or GED required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum of one year experience in dental office or similar setting

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS

Current CPR Certification

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed as a Registered Dental Assistant by the State of California within three months of hire Physical Requirements/Work Environment/Use of Senses and Communications Skills

ACCOMMODATIONS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key responsibilities and essential functions

CONFIDENTIALITY

Employee must conform with all HIPAA and other confidentiality regulations as required by the job, department, or hospital

EQUIPMENT USED

Basic biomedical (i.e. Autoclave and sonic cleaner) and patient care equipment

EQUIPMENT USED

Computer-Macintosh IBM, telephone voicemail system, laser printer

EQUIPMENT USED

Photocopier, fax machine

EQUIPMENT USED

Radiographic equipment and processor

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

(a): This job requires frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, reaching above shoulders, sitting, walking inclines and declines, standing, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive hand motions. Vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will occasionally lift boxes and/or supplies weighing up to 25 pounds. The employee must demonstrate lifting a 25-pound box from the floor.

POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO BLOOD & BODY FLUIDS

Category 1 for potential exposure to bloodbody fluids. (Requires the performance of procedures or other tasks in the work routine that involve an inherent potential for mucous membranes or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them. Protective measures should be used while engaged in Category 1 tasks with exposure potential.) Job Roles Registered Dental Assistant (Outpatient) (PD) (AHCL) Assists in daily office functions such as answering phones, making appointments, registering patients and breaking down charts at the end of the day. Assists in the scheduling of dental patients. Cleans and sterilizes dental equipment and operatories between patients. Maintains and meets expectations on time for all competencies, license, certifications and education requirements as outlined by local administration, Adventist Health (AH), The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and all other regulatory agencies. Performs additional duties as assigned. Sets up the trays used for each procedure. Willingly performs other duties and innovations as assigned.