REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT

The Registered Dental Assistant will provide chair side assistance to the dentist; perform related duties, and assists with clerical work as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

- Perform duties according to the Dental Practice Act.

- Prepare operatories and equipment for patient treatment.

- Refer clients to supervisor in situations that cannot be handled.

- Assist with front duties including appointment scheduling, Superbill entry, typing, etc.

- Provides chair side assistance to the dentist using four - handed dentistry techniques.

- Takes dental radiographs.

- Maintains dental operatories, dental laboratory, dental equipment and sterilization area in proper working order.

- Carries out limited dental laboratory procedures such as pouring models of impressions.

- Assist in topical fluoride administration.

- Ensure that the patient’s record, Superbills and all relevant paperwork are completed and routed to the front desk.

- Ensure that proper arrangement is made for the patient’s follow–up care.

- Follow NEMS Infection Control protocol, Medical Waste Disposal Protocol and Hazard Communication protocol.

- Proactively inform the Dental Clinic Coordinator of any supplies that need to be replenished, so a consistent level of supplies is maintained at all times.

- Provide dental health education, including oral hygiene instruction and dietary advice, to patients and to target groups of out – reach program.

- Keep track of DentiCal or insurance authorization and schedule appointment accordingly.

- Handle dental records, filing appropriate information in dental charts, file X – rays.

- Handle medical records, requesting charts from Medical Department as needed.

- Obtain and update necessary information from clients. For example, DentiCal, private insurance coverage, current address and telephone number, etc.

- Adhere to all Federal and Government regulations including the Dental Board of California rules & regulation, HIPAA & OSHA regulations.

- Assist the department to develop and implement policies, protocol and procedures which are in compliance with the most current accepted professional standards.

- Performs other job duties as required by manager/supervisor.