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
