Registered Dental Assistant

The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is responsible for performing all duties of a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) and other functions legally allowed in the state of Tennessee which includes chair side assistance, sterilization, scheduling patients, and other functions within scope of practice.

Requirements

supervisor

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

1) Duties with general supervision:

a. Mouth mirror inspecting oral cavity, to include charting of obvious lesions, existing restorations and missing teeth

b. Placement and removal of temporary sedative dressings

2) Duties with direct supervision:

a. Obtains endodontic cultures

b. Dries canals, previously opened by the supervising Dentist, with absorbent points

c. Test pulp vitality

d. Place bases and liners on sound dentin

e. Removes excess cement from gingival surfaces of teeth with a hand instrument or floss

f. Sizes stainless steel crowns, temporary crowns, and bands

g. Temporary cementations and removal of orthodontics bands

h. Placements of orthodontic separators

i. Placements and ligations of arch wires

j. Placements of post-extraction and periodontal dressing

k. Coronal polishing if certified by the state

l. Experienced with denture impressions and try-ins for denture patients

m. Sealers placement, if certified by the state

3) Other duties assigned by supervisor

QUALITIES & CHARACTERISTICS:

1) Maintains a professional relationship and a positive attitude with co-workers, the public, patients, and all Helping Hands of Tennessee 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 their actions

3) Strive to learn more and is receptive to learning different ways of doing things

4) Displays enthusiasm toward the work and the mission of Helping Hands of Tennessee

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1) Valid California RDA license

2) Current CPR card

3) Valid X-ray certificate

4) Ability to perform duties based on the attached performance evaluation factors

5) Demonstrate clear knowledge of Ampla Healths clinic structure, standards, procedures and protocols

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 in a generally comfortable environment office. Employees 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) Able to work on feet the majority of the day without tiring

3) Must be able to hear adequately to auscultate B/PS

4) Must have adequate vision to read x-rays

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) Must have high manual dexterity and tactile sensation on fingertips

Benefits

Dental insurance, life insurance, paid vacation time are applicable.