Lead Registered Dental Assistant

The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is a key member of the dental care team. The RDA provides all functions of a dental assistant. An RDA may also perform additional functions, as described below, according to the requirements of the Dental Practice Act of California. The supervising, licensed dentist is responsible for determining whether each procedure performed by an RDA is under general or direct supervision and according to Borrego Health policy.
The RDA works under the direction and supervision of the Dental Manager. The RDA assists the dental provider and patient; providing compassionate quality care to the patients of Borrego Health, within the scope of practice as outlined by state and federal law.
Compensation:
$22.00 - $25.80 per hour
Lead Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) The Lead RDA's responsibilities are an expansion of the existing RDA responsibilities. The Lead RDA serves as a mentor for new RDAs and as a role model for existing RDAs. Under the direction of the Dental Manager, the Lead RDA's primary role is to exemplify leadership as an extension of the RDA responsibilities. This is accomplished by aiding in the training and implementation of new initiatives, improving processes and maintaining excellent customer service (internal and external) at assigned locations, at all times. The Lead RDA is responsible to complete timely staff training, observe and evaluate Dental Assistants and Registered Dental Assistants' performance to determine progress, provide feedback, and suggestions for improvement at designated sites.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Clinical Functions: Performs all duties that a Registered Dental Assistant is allowed to perform under the Dental Practice Act of CaliforniaResponsible for effective and accurate patient intake to include but not limited to:Identifying patientsIdentifying chief complaintReviewing medication historyPreparing patients for examinations for procedures including positioning and drapingPerforming motivational interviewing techniques to help patients set self-management goalsConducting patient education and oral hygiene instructionsFollows established standards of documentationDemonstrates willingness to assist coworkers whenever needed; maintaining harmonious work relationshipsAttends and actively participates in all-staff meetings and mandatory webinarsReviews patient records/forms for accuracy and completionAssists the provider in closing the visit/encounter to include but not limited to:Reviewing encounter summary with patient and providerHanding out prescriptionsProviding patient education as neededMouth-mirror inspections of the oral cavity including charting of obvious lesions, existing restorations and missing teethApplies and activates bleaching agents using a non-laser light-curing deviceUses automated caries detection devices and materials to gather information for diagnosis by the dentistObtains intraoral images for computer-aided design milled restorationsTests pulp vitality and records findingsPlaces bases, liners, and bonding agentsChemically prepares teeth for bondingPlaces, adjusts and finishes direct provisional restorationsFabricates, adjusts, cements and removes indirect provisional restorations, including stainless steel crowns when used as a provisional restorationPlaces post-extraction dressings after inspection of the surgical site by the supervising licensed dentistDries endodontically treated canals using absorbent paper pointsRemoves excess cement from surfaces of teeth with a hand instrumentPolishes coronal surfaces of the teethPlaces ligature ties and arch-wiresRemoves orthodontic bandsOther responsibilities as assignedThe following duties may only be performed by an RDA if he/she has completed a California Dental Board-approved RDA educational program in those duties or he/she has provided evidence to the Board of having completed a Board-approved course in those duties. Allowable duties of a dental sedation assistant permit holderAllowable duties of an orthodontic assistant permit holderApplication of pit and fissure sealants (only upon completion of a Dental Board approved course in the application of pit and fissure sealants)Removes excess cement with an ultrasonic scaler from supragingival surfaces of teeth undergoing orthodontic treatmentGeneral Responsibilities: Completes electronic and/or paper chart entries as assignedEnsures that patient charts are available to the dentist prior to each patient being seated, including provision of a paper chart or pulling up an electronic chartExplains procedures to patientsPasses instruments to the dentist during 4-handed proceduresFor work on mobile dental units, manages start-up functions including turning on generators, securing steps and railings, checking water levels, setting thermostat, checking and completing logs and related activitiesFor non-mobile units, fills chemicals, as needed, fills water bottles and adds water treatment tablets, flushes water lines, ensures sanitation areas are clean and organized throughout the day, logs and dates all instrument sterilization cycles, writes date of sterilization on all bagged instruments, conducts inventory, receives and orders supplies, cleans operatories between patientsInstructs patients on post-operative care and oral hygieneLead RDA - Brick and mortar: Oversees, directs and maintains daily clinic workflowDedicates 10 administrative/non-clinic hours per work to fulfill responsibilitiesEnsures smooth flow of communication between front office, back office and providerMonitors schedule – alerts management of staffing needsMonitors team punctuality and attendance – alerts management to issuesEnsures maintenance of on-site Human Resources employee compliance documentsParticipates in weekly Lead RDA meetings with managementEnsures an inclusive and supportive working environmentAids and supports with conflict resolution regarding staff, providers and patientsCoordinates and leads daily huddlesDrafts meeting agendasKeeps minutesReports weekly at Lead RDA meetings with managementAssists management in incident reportingCapable of drafting professional emails and texts (proper grammar and sentence structure)Capable of giving directionsLeads by exampleContributes to establishing and maintaining open and supportive work environmentPromotes a team environmentPromotes a culture of excellent customer service by displaying the Borrego Health Standards of Customer Service behaviorInstructs trainees in the importance of accuracy, neatness, efficiency, resourcefulness and good work habitsProvides training to existing staff on new initiativesProcess improvement champions and change agentsAssists Dental Manager/Manager of Operations and Productivity in evaluating competencies; monitoring successful implementation; gathering and giving feedback on process improvementsAssists in the testing process of new initiatives (pilot/PDSA studies); collecting results and reporting findingsMaintains excellent proficiency in electronic health recordsUtilizes different methods of teaching to cover diverse learning stylesAssists in coordinating annual Steri-cycle trainingEnsures placement of Henry Schein ordersEnsures placement of pharmacy and special ordersEnsures proper disposal of expired medicationCoordinates and performs waterline testingAssists in scheduling/coordinating/reporting needed repairs, calibrations and Physicists surveysSeeks repair approvals from management - as neededCalls Rivera Dental (Kyle), Schein or Patterson to schedule repairsSends hand pieces to Schein Pro RepairEnsures maintenance and organization of clinicPrepares and coordinates for external auditsAssists in performing quarterly internal audits – reports findings to managementEnsures maintenance of hand piece inventoryEnsures maintenance inventory of dental supply inventory – Places ordersAssists management in organizing and coordinating dental screenings and special eventsEnsures OSHA/HIPA protocol are followed by staffEnsures performance of weekly spore testingEnsures disposal of and security of biohazard materialsEnsure security of lab casesEnsures completion and submission of patient satisfaction surveys – reports monthly to managementOther responsibilities as assignedQUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications: Graduate of high school or has a GED certificateCalifornia Registered Dental Assistant licenseGraduate of an educational program in Registered Dental Assisting approved by the California Dental Board and satisfactory performance on a written and practical examination administered by the California Dental Board, OREvidence of at least 15 months as a Dental Assistant in California or another state and satisfactory performance on a written and practical examination administered by the California Dental Board. "Satisfactory work experience" means the performance of duties specified by the Board in Section 1750.1 of the California Business and Professions Code, and certified by an employing dentistA minimum of 2 years RDA work experienceProvision of having successfully completed Board-approved courses in radiation safety and coronal polishingCompletion of a California Dental Board approved course in the application of pit and fissure sealants prior to the first expiration of his/her license that requires completion of continuing education as a condition of renewalFor individuals applying for RDA licensure after 1/1/10, must demonstrate satisfactory performance on a written examination in law and ethics administered by the California Dental Board and must provide written evidence of successful completion, within 5 years of application, of:A Board-approved course in the Dental Practice ActA Board-approved course in infection controlAll staff that is presently working within a clinic is required to have a Current and Valid CPR and First Aide certification on file with the Human Resources Department. This is for clinical and administrative staff. This new license requirement is mandatory for continued employment, CPR and First Aide certification must be obtained through the American Heart Association. Internet certificates do not comply and for this reason are not valid.Knowledge of how to take vital signsSpecial Conditions of Employment: Mandatory requirement – current and valid CPR and First Aide certification (American Heart Association) on file with the Human Resources department. Internet certificates do not comply and for this reason are not valid.Strongly prefer completion of a California Dental Board-approved course in pit and fissure sealants prior to employment.
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