Registered Dental Assistant

• Keeping the clinic well stock and organized with all the proper equipment and inventory needs
  
• Assist dentist in all chairside procedures as allowed under RDA licensing under California state law including a) sizing and fabricating temporary crown and bridge b) coronal polishing (RDA must first complete a Board approved course) c) application of pit and fissure sealants (RDA must first complete a Board approved course) d) take intraoral impressions for all nonprosthodontic appliances e) chemically prepare teeth for bonding f) take facebow transfers and bite registrations
  
• Correctly place and expose digital xray sensors ensuring complete capture of requested dentition
  
• The primary role of the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is to assist the dentist as necessary to gain the patient s commitment for the best possible treatment with urgency
  
• At the direction of the dentist obtain dental history and/or records from patient (review patient health history and clinical notes) instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care record patient charting and all doctor notes on treatment record
  
• Prepare tray setups for dental procedures present instruments and materials to dentists and keep patients mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices and sterilize and disinfect instruments equipment and operatories in accordance with the American Dental Association guidelines
  
• Escort patients to/from the front desk and introduce them to the Continuing Care Clerk
  
• Maintain adequate supply levels in each operatory replenishing as needed an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor in accordance with Company policy and strict compliance with State Federal and other regulations (e.g. OSHA WC Dental Board HIPAA ADA FEHA DOL HR policies and practices)
  
• Escort patients to/from the front desk and introduce them to other team members as appropriate
  
• To have a general understanding of the office operations
  

Requirements

• Possession of the legal requirements to practice as a Registered Dental Assistant as determined by the California Board of Dental Examiners and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position
  
• Must have two years of Dental Assisting experience in a busy group dental practice
  
• Current Dental Assistant License/Certificate within state of practice
  
• Successful completion of screening tests for the clinical specialty area(s) in which the Dental Assistant with a score of 80% or greater
  
• Current PPD or Chest XRay per Maxim Policy or Dental Assistants contract
  
• Must meet all of Maxim s preemployment screening requirements
  

Benefits

• Medical
  
• Dental
  
• Vision
  
• PTO
  
• 401K