Registered Dental Assistant, Ortho - URGENTLY HIRING

Center for Family Health & Education; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Center for Family Health & Education, Inc. (CFHE) in the greater Los Angeles area seeks a Registered Dental Assistant to support clinical care and health education.

The role includes assisting the dentist in restorative dentistry and oral surgery, taking x-rays, and preparing materials for treatment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of RDA experience, and active RDA certification, with willingness to work evenings/weekends and engage in community

Qualifications

• High school graduate (or GED).
• One year experience as a Registered Dental Assistant.
• Certification as a Registered Dental Assistant required.
• Demonstrate knowledge of dental health education subjects.
• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends.
• Willingness to participate in community events such as health fairs.
• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish.

Responsabilités

• Prepare the patient for treatment and assist dentist in restorative dentistry or oral surgery.
• Prepare materials and equipment for treatment and have them ready for the dentist’s use.
• Take x-rays and assist in laboratory work.
• Make appointments, answer the phone, and assist with dental billing.
• Maintain a sterile and neat working environment per infection control procedures.
• Stock operatories and supervise dental equipment maintenance.

Connaissances

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

Job Description Summary: The Registered Dental Assistant performs duties such as: prepare the patient for the treatment, assist the dentist in performing their treatment to the patient in restorative dentistry or oral surgery, prepare materials and equipment for treatment and have them ready for the dentist’s use, take x-rays and assist the dentist in laboratory work. May perform other related work to include, but not limited to, making appointments, answer the phone, ordering supplies and doing the dental billing. Promotes an atmosphere supportive of good dental and general health by demonstrating good oral hygiene, questioning patients to ascertain home care status, instructing patients in techniques of flossing and brushing in accordance with protocol. Maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures. Review the health history, make chart entries under the direction of the operator and assure completion of forms and signatures. Stock operatories and maintain clinical supply inventory. Supervise preventive maintenance of dental equipment. Serves as supply liaison.

• Size stainless steel crowns, temporary crowns and bands.
• Temporary cementation and removal of temporary crowns and removal of orthodontic bands.
• Take bite registrations for diagnostic models for case study only.

High school graduate (or GED).

One year experience as a registered dental assistant.

Certification as a Registered Dental Assistant required.

Demonstrate knowledge of dental health education subjects.

Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends.

Willingness to participate in community events such as health fairs, etc.

Have the ability to communicate in English and Spanish.

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Company Description

The Center for Family Health & Education, Inc. (CFHE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), located in the northeast San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. CFHE provides affordable and comprehensive medical care for underserved, uninsured, and underinsured residents of the greater Panorama City area. CFHE has been providing primary health care, mental health care, dental care, and women’s and children health care, as well as transportation services for patients since 2009.