The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) performs a variety of dental assisting duties while promoting a safe and clean environment for quality dental care. These duties include but are not limited to assisting the doctor, and teaching patients how to care for their teeth.
Duties include:
Digital dental radiographs (x-rays) and dental photographs
Assists the dentist during a variety of examinations and treatment procedures: instrument transfer, dental procedure isolation techniques and preparation of dental materials
Prepares treatment rooms, instruments and cassettes for procedures
Records medical, dental history, vital signs and visit information in the electronic patient record (QSI)
Pours, trims and polishes study casts; fabricates custom impression trays from preliminary impressions: cleans and polishes removable appliances and fabricates temporary restorations
Serves as an infection control officer, follows infection control protocols and sterilizes and disinfects instruments and equipment
Assists patients with referrals and follow up appointments
Takes impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts (models of teeth)
Secondary Responsibilities:
Other duties as assigned.
Assume general administration duties including fax, filing, copying, etc.
Attend webinars, workshops, training and/or meetings as requested by the Clinic Manager.
Perform special project research and data collection activities as requested by Clinic Manager; analyze and interpret data, and prepare reports.
Coordinate special staff events and prepares and distributes promotional flyers for such events.
Qualifications:
Required: CA RDA License, Coronal Polishing License, Sealant License
High School Diploma or equivalent required
X-ray license required
Minimum of two years of experience as an DA preferred
