RDA Registered Dental Assistant

GENERAL PURPOSE:

The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is responsible for performing all duties of a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) and other functions legally allowed in the state of California.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Duties with general supervision:

• Mouth mirror inspecting oral cavity, to include charting of obvious lesions, existing restorations and missing teeth
• Placement and removal of temporary sedative dressings
• Duties with direct supervision:

• Perform pulp test
• Sizes stainless steel crowns, temporary crowns and bands
• Placements of post-extractions and periodontal dressing
• Coronal polishing if certified by the state
• Sealants placement, if certified by the state
• Other Duties assigned by Supervisor
• Flexibility to work at other Ampla Health sites as needed

QUALITIES & CHARACTERISTICS:

• Maintains a professional relationship and positive attitude with co-workers, the public, patients and all Ampla Health’s staff, Board of Directors and vendors
• Maintains the highest professional ethics and is honest in dealing with people; is a model for all employees through his/her actions
• Strive to learn more and is receptive to learning new challenges and opportunities
• Displays enthusiasm toward the work and the mission of Ampla Health
• Maintains excellent attendance and punctuality
• Readily adapts to change and can think outside the box

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Valid California RDA license
• Current CPR card
• Valid X-ray certificate
• Ability to perform duties based on the attached performance evaluation factors
• Demonstrate clear knowledge of Ampla Health’s clinic structure, standards, procedures and protocols
• Ability to navigate through several different systems

COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS:

• Must have neat and legible handwriting
• Must be able to type accurately with proper verbiage and grammar
• Must be able to interact with patients courteously and calmly
• Demonstrate active and focused listening skills
• Ability to communicate well with the public

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Works well with patients in a generally comfortable environment office. Employees must possess the following physical requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and push up to 100 pounds (on wheels)
• Able to work on feet the majority of the day without tiring
• Must be able to hear adequately to auscultate B/PS
• Must have adequate vision to read x-rays
• Must be able to reach above shoulder level to work. Must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouching, reaching, kneeling, twisting, turning
• Must have high manual dexterity and tactile sensation on fingertips