Description
Job Requirements:
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and
patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required
vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where
applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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Job Summary
* Exempt: No
* Assist the supervising dentist with procedures within the scope of an RDA as
outlined in Title 16, chapter 3 This position is represented by RCHEA.
Standards of Behavior
Line of Responsibility and Authority
* LINE OF AUTHORITY: Registered Dental Assistant (Outpatient) - Clinic
Supervisor
Professionalism and Self-Development
Education and Qualifications
* EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School graduate or GED required
* EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one year experience in dental office or
similar setting
* LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: Current CPR Certification
* LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: Licensed as a Registered Dental Assistant by the
State of California within three months of hire
Physical Requirements/Work Environment/Use of Senses and Communications Skills
* ACCOMMODATIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics
described here are representative of those an employee typically encounters
while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the key responsibilities and essential functions
* CONFIDENTIALITY: Employee must conform with all HIPAA and other
confidentiality regulations as required by the job, department, or hospital
* EQUIPMENT USED: Basic biomedical (i.e. Autoclave and sonic cleaner) and
patient care equipment
* EQUIPMENT USED: Computer-Macintosh IBM, telephone voicemail system, laser
printer
* EQUIPMENT USED: Photocopier, fax machine
* EQUIPMENT USED: Radiographic equipment and processor
* PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (a): This job requires frequent bending, squatting,
kneeling, climbing, reaching above shoulders, sitting, walking inclines and
declines, standing, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive hand motions.
Vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The
employee will occasionally lift boxes and/or supplies weighing up to 25
pounds. The employee must demonstrate lifting a 25-pound box from the floor.
* POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO BLOOD & BODY FLUIDS: Category 1 for potential exposure
to bloodbody fluids. (Requires the performance of procedures or other tasks
in the work routine that involve an inherent potential for mucous membranes
or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues, or a potential for spills
or splashes of them. Protective measures should be used while engaged in
Category 1 tasks with exposure potential.)
Job Roles
Registered Dental Assistant (Outpatient) (AHCL)
* Assists in daily office functions such as answering phones, making
appointments, registering patients and breaking down charts at the end of the
day.
* Assists in the scheduling of dental patients.
* Cleans and sterilizes dental equipment and operatories between patients.
Maintains and meets expectations on time for all competencies, license,
certifications and education requirements as outlined by local
administration, Adventist Health (AH), The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers
for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and all other regulatory agencies.
* Performs additional duties as assigned.
* Sets up the trays used for each procedure.
* Willingly performs other duties and innovations as assigned.
Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving
more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of
care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and
values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and
hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and
talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff,
and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring
health, wholeness and hope.