Registered Dental Assistant

Overview

Under general supervision of a dental provider:

1. Mouth mirror inspection of oral cavity, to include charting of obvious lesions, existing restorations and missing teeth.
2. Cleans and prepares operatory for each patient visit.
3. Maintains clean and safe working environment, including compliance with osha infection control standards as well as the clinic’s infection control program.
4. Proper protocol for cleaning and sterilization of dental instruments.
5. Pouring of impressions.

Under direct supervision of a dental provider:

1. Remove excess cement from supragingival surfaces of teeth with a hand instrument or floss.
2. Coronal polish, following the determination by dental provider that the teeth to be polished are free of calculus or other extraneous material.
3. Operation of dental radiographic equipment for the purpose of oral radiography.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Certification as a Registered Dental Assistant.
2. BLS for the Health Care Provider or equivalent CPR class is required at hire and to be maintained throughout employment.

Other Skills and Experience Preferred:

1. Bilingual (preferably Spanish) preferred.
2. Additional Preferred Experience:

1. Familiarity with an electronic practice management system.
2. Computer literate (i.e. logging on to computer, usage of keyboard and mouse, familiarity with Windows, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel).
3. Ability to type 40 wpm.

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Wage range: $21.00 to $25.00

Minimum Education and Experience