West Coast Dental Services · 1 week ago
RDA General Traveling Assistant
Riverside, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$24/hr - $30/hr
1+ years expWest Coast Dental Services is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant to perform various dental assisting duties while ensuring a safe and clean environment for quality dental care. The role involves assisting the dentist, educating patients on oral hygiene, and maintaining dental equipment and inventory.
Health CareMedical
Responsibilities
Provide oral hygiene education to patient and family
Perform certain authorized procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist; such procedures shall be checked and approved by the supervising dentist
Accurately and completely document patient care activities in the chart as directed by the doctor and Company policy
Take x-rays as prescribed by the doctor
Clean the film processor; replace developer & fixer on a weekly basis
Clean and sanitize the "Dark Room" and “x-ray room" (walls, floor, ceiling, etc.) and report problems to floor supervisor
Prepare operatories for various procedures
Prepare trays for various procedures
Ensure that operatories are stocked and cleaned at all times
Check for patients’ signatures on the Health Questionnaire and Informed Consent Form
Explain treatment plans to patients as needed
Escort patients to front office area for patient dismissal when treatment is completed, and inform the receptionist when and for what their next visit must be scheduled
Apply all-wrap in and around operatories where needed
Clean, sterilize, and package dental instruments
Prepare lab cases
Assist Floor Supervisor in ordering supplies and instruments
Clean and maintain all equipment in accordance with the maintenance guidelines
Turn off all equipment nightly, including the vacuum, compressor, etc
Ensure that handpieces are properly cleaned and oiled
Review the Hazard Communication book and sign the training log
Ensure that hazardous products are properly labeled
Follow waste disposal procedures for Sharps and for contaminated material/chemicals
Compliance with state and Federal infection control standards in the dental office and operatories, including but not limited to: wearing protective barriers such as gloves, scrubs, and eye wear; disinfecting and sterilizing instruments and treatment areas; and disposing properly of contaminated or bio-hazardous waste/materials
Follow-up with lab and maintain log on partials and remakes
Check next day appointment schedule for all lab cases and verify that they are ready, if not, see that the patient is rescheduled
Attend and participate in staff meetings and team huddles
Other duties as assigned by the Office Manager, Regional Manager, and/or Dentists
Qualification
Required
Valid California Registered Dental Assistant license and RDA certification required
Current X-Ray License
CPR and First-Aid certification required
Bilingual: English & Spanish required (if the geographic location of the office does not require the applicant to be bilingual, applicants who only speak English may be considered)
Ability to obtain an NPI
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work with people of all ages (i.e. Children)
Strong interpersonal and relationship skills
Ability to work in a fast paced environment and able to multitask
Ability to maintain outgoing, friendly attitude with patients and coworkers
Ability to work with interruptions and to manage multiple priorities
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to be organized
Autoclave/Chemiclave
Ultrasonic
X-Ray Machine
Intra-oral Camera
O 2 and N 2 O
Handpieces
Digital X-rays
Preferred
Minimum of one year of recent experience as a Registered Dental Assistant preferred
Company
West Coast Dental Services
West Coast Dental Services is a medical practice company offering dental care services and treatments.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-07-11Acquired
Leadership Team
David Joe
CFO
Ali G. Touchaei
Chief Growth Officer
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