Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Northern Valley Indian Health; Red Bluff (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401K with matching

Up to 4 weeks PTO in first year

Job summary

Northern Valley Indian Health in Red Bluff, CA is hiring a Registered Dental Assistant to support chairside procedures and ensure efficient patient flow. Under Lead RDA supervision, you will perform four-handed assisting across endodontics, surgery, pedodontics, and prosthodontics, maintain infection control, and help with imaging and sterilization.

Requires CA RDA license and a High School Diploma or GED; Coronal Polish preferred and Radiation Safety certification or completion within the

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• California RDA license required.
• Coronal Polish Certification preferred.
• Radiation Safety Certification or course to be completed within Introductory Period.

Responsibilities

• Perform four-handed dental assisting for endodontics, oral surgery, pedodontics, prosthodontics and restorative procedures.
• Under dentist supervision, perform RDA duties per NVIH policy and CA licensing guidelines.
• Perform dental imaging (intraoral and extraoral) for diagnostic and treatment purposes.
• Prepare, sterilize instruments, set up trays and maintain infection control.
• Stock and store all supplies; maintain equipment including sterilizer and x-ray dosimetry.
• Educate patients in oral hygiene and preventive care; document exam findings in patient records.
• Maintain clean, well-stocked operatories and assist in preventive community activities.

Skills

Familiarity with dental terminology

Knowledge of patient scheduling

Reliable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Registered Dental Assistant license (CA)

Coronal Polish Certification

Radiation Safety Certification / course within intro period

Job description

At Northern Valley Indian Health, our message has always been clear. YourHealth Is Our Mission.

At NVIH we have a culture based around prioritizing the health andwell-being of not just our patients and community members but ouremployees as well. From comprehensive insurance coverage, extensive paidtime off, and numerous supplemental benefits, NVIH has consistentlyshown employees how we value their personal and professional well-being.We are a growing organization but will always remain firm in ourcommitment to employee health and well-being.

• Salary : $25.00 USD per hour - $34.00 USD per hour

Job Description

Under general supervision from the Lead RDA, the Registered Dental Assistant will function as a circulating assistant in chairside dental procedures and work as a team with other dental staff to support efficient flow of operations to ensure the highest level of patient care. The Registered Dental Assistant must be knowledgeable in all dentistry procedures, clinic infection control procedures, cleaning and sterilization of instruments, tray setup and materials. This position may require travel between Northern Valley Indian Health, Inc. sites to assist in temporary staffing vacancies and/or shortages.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list, but rather to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) will be required to perform a variety of duties listed, including but not limited to:

• Perform all phases of four (4) handed Dental Assisting duties for endodontics, oral surgery, pedodontics, prosthodontics and restorative procedures.
• Under the direct supervision of the Dentists, perform Registered Dental Assistant duties as per NVIH policy, procedures and State of California licensing guidelines.
• Perform dental imaging, including but not limited to, intraoral and extraoral photographs and radiographs for diagnostic and treatment.
• Perform the following supportive tasks to ensure efficiency of patient flow:
• Clean, sterilize instruments, and set up trays.
• Stock and store all supplies and materials.
• Maintenance and testing of equipment (sterilizer, x-ray dosimetry, x-ray processor, etc.) including daily lubrication of equipment.
• Pouring up models and other lab procedures.
• Instruct patients in oral hygiene and preventive dental education under the supervision of the dentist.
• Documentation of exam findings in patient record.
• Maintain clean, orderly and well stocked operatories and laboratory
• Plan work duties to ensure dental clinic efficiency.
• Work in conjunction with Dentists/Dental Records and Reception Coordinator to develop and implement preventive dental activities for the community.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

All NVIH employees are expected to:

• Provide the highest possible level of service to patients;
• Promote teamwork and cooperative effort among employees;
• Maintain safe practices; and
• Abide by current NVIH’s policies and procedures.

Experience and Skills

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are required for an employee to successfully perform their duties.

• High School Diploma or equivalent, GED.
• Registered Dental Assistant licensed by the State of California.
• Coronal Polish Certification preferred.
• Radiation Safety Certification or completion of an approved radiation safety course to be completed within the Introductory Period at hire.
• Familiarity with dental terminology, materials, medications and instruments used during dental procedures.
• Knowledge of patient scheduling procedures.
• Reliable transportation

Native Preference. Northern Valley Indian Health provides Native Preference in hiring practices for qualified Native applicants, in accordance with its policy. NVIH is also an Equal Opportunity and At Will Employer.

Full Time (Regular) Employees are eligible for the following benefit package:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance available first of the month following date of hire.
• 401K with matching
• Up to 4 weeks of PTO in first year of employment