Registered Dental Assistant

OUR MISSION

East Valley Community Health Center’s mission is to provide access to excellent health care while engaging and empowering our patients, employees and partners to improve their well-being and the health of our communities.

 

Core Values

• High Quality Services – We will provide quality services that meet the needs of our patients. We will pursue continuous improvement in everything we do.
• Excellent Customer Service – We are committed to being the preferred provider of health services in the areas we serve.
• Integrity – We will be honest and responsible in dealing with patients and coworkers and the communities where we serve.
• Accountability – We are accountable, individually and in teams, for our actions and results.
• Safe Environment – We will work in a safe manner that promotes the health and well-being of all individuals.
• Profitability/Fiscal Responsibility – We are dedicated to earning financial returns that will enable us to grow and enhance our value to our communities.

 

In addition to your position description, please ensure you are familiar with EVCHC’s Human Resources Policies and Procedures and the Corporate Compliance Guide which cover common policies and expectations applicable to all EVCHC employees.

 

Position Purpose:

Under general supervision of the Lead Dental Assistant and Dentist*, provides a range of clinical, administrative, and staff support to a full-range dental services operation. Assists in the performance of dental and radiography procedures; prepares and maintains dental equipment and supplies in accordance with established protocol and procedures, policies, standards, and assists in the coordination of day-to-day patient administration, records management, and office support activities. 

*Under the appropriate level of supervision of the Dentist when providing clinical and chair-side supportive dental procedures.

 

MAJOR POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS:

 

• Provides chair-side assistance to dentist in the performance of dental procedure
• Prepares, sterilizes, and organizes dental supply and dental equipment according to OSHA and Clinic Standard
• Maintain housekeeping record
• Sets-up trays for procedure
• Takes radiographs as directed by dentist (only assistants who have completed courses on radiation safety).
• Develops and processes dental radiographs in accordance with provider order
• Assists in the monitoring and maintenance of radiation safety procedures and protocol
• Orders and maintains inventories of dental clinic supplies
• Interacts with and processes dental clinic patients
• Performs telephone triage and conducts patient interview
• Maintains dental laboratory
• Creates and maintains dental records in accordance with established protocol and procedure
• Assists in monthly reporting and quality improvement activities
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Lead Dental Assistant.

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Active Registered Dental Assistant license in good standing
• Successful completion of California Board of Dental Examiners-approved radiation safety course
• 1-2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Current CPR certification
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Current knowledge of and ability to follow a full range of dental clinical procedures and protocols.
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services.
• Knowledge of ordering and inventory control.
• Knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques.
• Ability to work as a team member within a clinical environment.
• Interviewing skills.
• Communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Knowledge of patient evaluation and triage procedures.
• Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulation and guidelines.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and institutional regulations and guidelines for the provision of dental outpatient services.
• Records maintenance skills.
• Ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a wide range of dental equipment in accordance with prescribed procedures and standards.
• Four-handed dental assisting tech