RDA EF

Description

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under the supervision of the Site Administrator/Dental Director, the Registered Dental Assistant Extended Functions (RDAEF) performs all duties of Dental Assistant/Registered Dental Assistant, and other functions legally allowed in the State of California.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

1. All duties performed as Dental Assistant (See Dental Assistant job description) and as Registered Dental Assistant
2. Under direct supervision of a licensed Dentist, an RDAEF may perform the following procedures. These procedures will have to be checked and approved by the supervision Dentist prior to dismissal of the patient.

1. Cord retraction of gingivae for impression procedures
2. Takes impressions for cast restorations (crowns, bridges)
3. Taking final impressions for permanent indirect restorations
4. Takes impressions for space maintainers, orthodontic appliance, and occlusal guards
5. Prepares enamel by etching for bonding
6. Formulates indirect patterns for endodontic post core castings
7. Fit trial endodontic filling points
8. Applies pit and fissure sealant

1. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALITIES & CHARACTERISTICS

1. Maintains a professional relationship and positive attitude with co-workers, the public, patients, and all Ampla Health staff, Board of Directors, and vendors.
2. Maintains the highest professional ethics and is honest in dealing with people; is a model for all employees through his/her actions.
3. Strives to mentor and teach and is receptive to learning different ways of doing things.
4. Demonstrates the ability to understand the overall purpose of clinical care and importance of support staff.
5. Able to demonstrate judgment, patience, integrity, organization, and prioritization in multi-task environment.
6. Ability to multitask and follow directions in fast paced clinic environment.
   Must be reliable and punctual.
7. Displays enthusiasm toward the work and the mission of Ampla Health.

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

1. Must have high school diploma or equivalent
2. Must have RDAEF or RDAEF2 certificate from program
3. Strong organizational and time management skills.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
5.  Ability to work in Microsoft environment including Word, Excel, and Outlook
6. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and project a pleasant and professional demeanor.
7. Taking final impressions for permanent indirect restorations.
8. Knowledge of dental processes and procedures required.
9. Conducting inspections of instruments and sterilization machines.
10. Ability to set priorities, recognize problems, inform appropriate person of problem, and assist in problem resolution.
11. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS

1. Must have neat and legible handwriting
2. Must be able to interact with patients courteously and calmly
3. Ability to communicate well with the public

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Works well with patients, co-worker, and vendors in a generally comfortable environment office. Employee must possess the following physical requirements:

1. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and push up to 100 pounds (on wheels)
2. Must have adequate vision to read memos, charts, and other clinic documents
3. Must have high manual dexterity
4. Must be able to hear adequately
5. Must be able to reach above shoulder level to work.  Must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouching, reaching, kneeling, twisting, turning
6. May be exposed to contagious/infectious diseases

Qualifications

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under the supervision of the Site Administrator/Dental Director, the Registered Dental Assistant Extended Functions (RDAEF) performs all duties of Dental Assistant/Registered Dental Assistant, and other functions legally allowed in the State of California.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

1. All duties performed as Dental Assistant (See Dental Assistant job description) and as Registered Dental Assistant
2. Under direct supervision of a licensed Dentist, an RDAEF may perform the following procedures. These procedures will have to be checked and approved by the supervision Dentist prior to dismissal of the patient.

1. Cord retraction of gingivae for impression procedures
2. Takes impressions for cast restorations (crowns, bridges)
3. Taking final impressions for permanent indirect restorations
4. Takes impressions for space maintainers, orthodontic appliance, and occlusal guards
5. Prepares enamel by etching for bonding
6. Formulates indirect patterns for endodontic post core castings
7. Fit trial endodontic filling points
8. Applies pit and fissure sealant

1. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALITIES & CHARACTERISTICS

1. Maintains a professional relationship and positive attitude with co-workers, the public, patients, and all Ampla Health staff, Board of Directors, and vendors.
2. Maintains the highest professional ethics and is honest in dealing with people; is a model for all employees through his/her actions.
3. Strives to mentor and teach and is receptive to learning different ways of doing things.
4. Demonstrates the ability to understand the overall purpose of clinical care and importance of support staff.
5. Able to demonstrate judgment, patience, integrity, organization, and prioritization in multi-task environment.
6. Ability to multitask and follow directions in fast paced clinic environment.
   Must be reliable and punctual.
7. Displays enthusiasm toward the work and the mission of Ampla Health.

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

1. Must have high school diploma or equivalent
2. Must have RDAEF or RDAEF2 certificate from program
3. Strong organizational and time management skills.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
5.  Ability to work in Microsoft environment including Word, Excel, and Outlook
6. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and project a pleasant and professional demeanor.
7. Taking final impressions for permanent indirect restorations.
8. Knowledge of dental processes and procedures required.
9. Conducting inspections of instruments and sterilization machines.
10. Ability to set priorities, recognize problems, inform appropriate person of problem, and assist in problem resolution.
11. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS

1. Must have neat and legible handwriting
2. Must be able to interact with patients courteously and calmly
3. Ability to communicate well with the public

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Works well with patients, co-worker, and vendors in a generally comfortable environment office. Employee must possess the following physical requirements:

1. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and push up to 100 pounds (on wheels)
2. Must have adequate vision to read memos, charts, and other clinic documents
3. Must have high manual dexterity
4. Must be able to hear adequately
5. Must be able to reach above shoulder level to work.  Must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouching, reaching, kneeling, twisting, turning
6. May be exposed to contagious/infectious diseases

Salary : $28 - $38