PDS Health

Integrated healthcare support company

Registered Dental Assistant

DentalUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeSan Juan Capistrano, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) and state-mandated training courses for certification, licensure, or registration are required.
An associate degree or one-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is preferred.
The role requires frequent use of hands and arms, talking, hearing, smelling, standing, walking, and sitting; occasional stooping, kneeling, or crouching; frequent lifting or moving of up to 10 pounds; and close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Responsibilities

Perform functions in accordance with the applicable state's Dental Auxiliaries Table of Permitted Duties.
Participate in efforts to achieve the Perfect Patient Experience by helping patients remain focused on the best possible treatment with urgency.
Attend to each patient's concerns and expectations.
Maintain a clean, sterile, and comfortable environment; prepare patients for treatment; and assist doctors in providing efficient, quality dental treatment.
At the dentist's direction, obtain dental history or records, review patient health history and careslips, instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care, and record patient charting and doctor notes on the treatment record.
Prepare tray setups for dental procedures, present instruments and materials to dentists, keep patients' mouths dry and clear using suction or other devices, and sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, and operatories in accordance with American Dental Association guidelines.
Escort patients to and from the front desk and introduce them to the Continuing Care Clerk.
Maintain adequate supplies in each operatory and replenish them as needed.
Maintain an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor in accordance with company policy, and comply with applicable state, federal, and other regulations, including OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, FEHA, DOL, and HR policies and practices.

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The primary role of the Registered Dental Assistant Extended Function (RDA-EF) is to assist the dentist in gaining the patient’s commitment to the best possible treatment, with urgency. Key duties associated with assisting the dentist in starting treatment include: utilizing x-ray time to promote the good qualities of the dentist, learning the patient’s expectations while educating them with intra-oral pictures, using effective and anticipatory chair-side skills, and effectively supporting the dentist’s diagnosis after the examination when the patient asks questions. The RDA-EF should abide by procedures needed for compliance with state and federal safety regulation, infection control, and permitted duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform functions in accordance with the applicable state’s Dental Auxiliaries Table of Permitted Duties.

• Actively participate in attempting to achieve the Perfect Patient Experience® by striving to keep your patients focused on the best possible treatment with urgency.

• Attend to the patient’s individual concerns and expectations.

• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patients feel comfortable; prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling them to provide efficient, quality dental treatment.

• At the direction of the dentist, obtain dental history and/or records from patient (review patient health history and careslips), 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).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), and specified training courses as mandated by state for certification, licensure, or registration

• Associate degree or one-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk, hear, and smell. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• Paid time off

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Child care assistance

• 401K

• Paid time to volunteer in your local community

• Shift premium pay for eligible roles who work weekends

Compensation Information

$22.25-$31.00 / Hourly

PDS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are united in our mission to create healthier and happier team members.

About the Company

PDS Health

Integrated healthcare support company

PDS Health is a healthcare support organization serving dental and medical practices. The company provides business, technology, clinical, administrative, and operational services that help affiliated practices deliver integrated care. It serves patients, clinicians, practice owners, healthcare teams, and communities across its supported network. Its operating model centers on locally led practices connected through shared technology, revenue-cycle, supply-chain, talent, and administrative services. Teams work across clinical care, practice operations, technology, billing, procurement, recruiting, training, and patient support. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.

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