Listing: Dentaljob.org » Dental assistant job
Location: Ontario, CA
Posted: 03/17/10
Viewed: 111 total

Description:
PART TIME RDA for Ontario, CA office.​ Tues, Thurs, Fri - no weekends!! Experience with digital xray.​ Looking for a team player that loves dentistry! PLEASE RDA ONLY, DUE TO JOB REQUIREMENTS, NO DA'S.​

Job Purpose:

Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act.​

Duties:

* Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.​

* Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.​

* Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.​

* Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.​

* Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.​

* Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.​

* Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.​

* Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining cpr certification.​

* Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.​

* Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.​

* Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.​

* Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.​

* Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.​

* Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions.​
* Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.​

* Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.​

* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.​

Skills/​Qualifications:

Dental Health Maintenance, Use of Dental Technology, Infection Control, Patient Services, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Listening, Teamwork, Bedside Manner, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Use of Medical Technologies, Performing Diagnostic Procedures