Float Registered Dental Assistant
Sacramento, CA - USA
Job Summary
- Float between designated sites and provide coverage for vacancies leave of absence staffing shortages and operational needs across dental locations.
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability when assigned to different providers locations patient populations and workflows.
- Performs functions in accordance with the applicable California Dental Auxiliaries Table of Permitted Duties.
- Assists the Dentist(s) in providing dental services to patients
- Supports hygienists with operatory setup patient flow and room turnover.
- Processes and sterilizes hygiene instruments and maintains readiness of hygiene operatories.
- Assists with periodontal charting and documentation.
- Ensure all dental consent forms health history forms and other necessary forms are completed and signed.
- Prepare tray set up dental instruments and operatory for patient visit.
- Supports efficient patient flow and provider productivity by preparing treatment rooms anticipating provider needs and assisting and timely room turnover.
- Help patients feel comfortable before during and after treatment.
- Provides exceptional customer service and promotes a positive patient experience through professional communication and patient-centered care.
- Collect record and update patients health history.
- Documents all patient care activities accurately and timely in the Electronic Dental Record (EDR).
- Reviews and updates patient demographics medical history consent forms and treatment documentation according to organizational standards.
- Prepare and take quality digital X-rays and intra-oral pictures of patients as prescribed by the dentist.
- Reports radiology safety concerns equipment malfunctions and potential radiation overexposure incidents in accordance with organizational policy.
- Assist chairside during treatment procedures and anticipates and/or modifies the sequence of the instrumentation as needed.
- Take impressions for study models prepares dental materials cements composites impression material etc.
- Pours Impressions for models model trimming fabricates mouth guards and temporary crowns.
- Instruct patients on customized and appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health.
- Provide post-op instructions following dental treatment procedures as needed.
- Schedule follow-up appointments according to provider recommendations and established scheduling guidelines.
- Assist with patient outreach recall activities treatment plan follow-up and care gap closure efforts as assigned.
- Perform disinfection wrapping sterilization and re-circulation of instrument cassettes.
- Perform dental treatment room disinfection and places appropriate barriers.
- Help maintain the dental office infection control to meet or exceed OSHA CDC and ADA guidelines and standards.
- Drive park set up and return the dental van to storage.
- Maintain Dental Van equipment and logs.
- Transport hygiene instruments between Dental Van and the Arden Dental location.
- Place sealants on permanent and primary teeth as needed.
- Ensure that dental supplies are available and stocked appropriately.
- Informs Lead RDA when supplies are low by adding item(s) to order list.
- Serve as a backup for completing registration for scheduling purposes including verification and updating of patient and demographic information.
- Serve as a backup for confirmation and follow-up dental telephone calls.
- Other duties as assigned.
- All licenses and certifications are to be kept current and in good standing with the CA Dental Board
- RDA License
- CA Board approved X-ray Certification on Radiation Safety
- CA Board approved Coronal Polishing Certificate
- Pit and Fissure Sealant Application Certificate
- CA Board approved courses necessary for license renewalCA Dental Practice Act and CA Dental Infection Control
- Valid BLS or CPR Certification
- Valid CA Driver License
- 3 years of experience.
- Proficiency in additional languages to enhance communication with diverse patient populations.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across a broad spectrum of backgrounds and perspectives. Candidates who demonstrate inclusive thinking and interpersonal awareness help strengthen our commitment to equitable and compassionate care for all.
- Demonstrated person-centered approach and familiarity with trauma-informed systems and restorative practices
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
One Community Health is a primary healthcare and specialty care provider dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. Since our beginning in 1989, it has been our mission to create a healthier Sacramento by increasing access to care in our community, regardless o ... View more