One Community Health

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) This position is responsible is increasing the efficiency of the dentist in delivery of quality oral health care and assisting the dentist(s) in providing dental services to patient/clients.. Prepare and take patient digital dental radiographs (X-rays) following One Community Health Dental Clinic Standard Operating Procedure for Radiology and OSHA standardized procedures.. Has the dental X-ray monitor ready for dentist's review.. Pours impressions to make stone and plaster molds, model trimming, fabricating mouth guards, temporary crowns, custom impression trays, and prepares casting molds and dies.. Education/Experience Required: Registered Dental Assistant License X-ray certification Two to three years' experience is preferred.

registered dental assistant

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) This position is responsible is increasing the efficiency of the dentist in delivery of quality oral health care and assisting the dentist(s) in providing dental services to patient/clients. Location: Arden - Sacramento, CA 95825 Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8am - 5pm; Tuesday/Thursday10am - 7pm Essential Functions: Assists the Dentist(s) in a variety of tasks including: Assists dentist during treatment procedures. Sets up dental instruments and operatory for patient visit. Prepare and take patient digital dental radiographs (X-rays) following One Community Health Dental Clinic Standard Operating Procedure for Radiology and OSHA standardized procedures. Has the dental X-ray monitor ready for dentist's review. Any suspicious overexposure must be brought to the attention of the Dentist, Medical Director and Practice Manager. Assists the dentist(s) in providing dental services to patients. Collects and records patient health histories and takes blood pressure and pulse as required. Assists patients with feeling comfortable before, during and after dental treatment. Provides patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling). Teaches patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g. tooth brushing and flossing). Takes impressions of patients' teeth for study cast (models of teeth). Prepares dental materials, cements, amalgam, composites, impression materials, etc. Pours impressions to make stone and plaster molds, model trimming, fabricating mouth guards, temporary crowns, custom impression trays, and prepares casting molds and dies. Performs dental charting both on paper and the electronic dental record. Assists dentist when needed in documenting in the electronic dental record. Infection Control Serves as an infectious control officer for the dental clinic. Manages the dental office infection control plan to meet OSHA, CDC and ADA standards. Performs instrument cleaning, sterilization/disinfection, and re-circulation. Performs dental treatment room disinfection. Education/Experience Required: Registered Dental Assistant License X-ray certification Two to three years' experience is preferred. Licenses required for this position must be kept current, valid, and in good standing with the presiding entity. Active CPR, BLS Certification. Reasonable Accommodations One Community Health endorses and supports the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are applicants or employees who need accommodations. If you require and accommodation due to a disability to complete this application or you are experiencing difficulty submitting your application, please contact us at Our Benefits For more information on the comprehensive benefits we provide, please visit: Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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