Registered Dental Assistant - Dental Surgery Center

We are a fast-paced ambulatory dental surgical center that treats pediatric patients and we are looking for a key RDA to join our team! The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) assists in the preparation of surgical patients for dental care restoration. The RDA scrubs for surgical procedures and assists DDS with chairside duties; cleans instruments and rooms; monitors inventory and stocks OR rooms. They work closely with DDS, RN's and anesthesiologist in operating room setting to provide excellent patient care.

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.
1. High School graduate or equivalent
2. Current RDA licensure by the California State Board of Dental Examiners
3. Current Basic Life Support certification
4. Processing Instrument Experience (preferred)
5. Completion of an Accredited Dental Assistant Program
6. Minimum one year experience (preferred)
7. Basic knowledge of anatomy
8. Knowledge of sterilization procedures and aseptic technique
9. Knowledge of maintenance and care of equipment and instrumentation
10. Awareness of safety precautions and emergency procedures
11. Knowledge of operation of dental radiographic
12. Ability to read, write and understand English

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Assist and anticipate needs of surgeon/dentist and anesthesiologist relating to instruments, sutures, sponges
and supplies according to technique, procedure and special requirements.
2. Prepare for dental surgical cases by:
 Picking supplies and equipment for the procedure;
 Ensuring that all necessary supplies and equipment are available;
 Maintaining inventory and stock room.
3. Familiar with procedures performed.
4. Know and understand surgeons’ preferences.
5. Provide care based on the age-related needs of the pediatric, and adolescent patient, with consideration of
their developmental/psychosocial needs, environmental safety, educational needs, communication style, and
level of understanding.
6. Assist with patient transfer from bed to gurney.
7. Informs parents of patient status and obtains treatment consent.
8. Decontaminates and maintains all equipment, instruments, supplies and cleans surgical rooms between
cases and at the end of the schedule as directed by procedure.
9. Takes x-rays
10. Clean and check x-ray equipment.
11. Mixes materials
12. Handles suction hand-pieces and air/water syringes
13. Coordinates pick-up of specimens by appropriate laboratory
14. Stocks and cleans rooms between cases and at the end of schedule.
15. Assists with turnover of the O.R.
16. Assists as directed in the delivery of emergency care.
17. Maintains confidentiality of the patients’ records and protects the patients’ privacy.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
• Registered Dental Assistant (Required)

Work Location: In person