Registered Dental Assistant

• 1.
• Obtain endodontic cultures.
• 2.
• Dry canals, previously opened by the supervising dentist, with absorbent points.
• 3.
• Test pulp vitality.
• 4.
• Place bases and liners on sound dentin.
• 5.
• Remove excess cement from supragingival surfaces of teeth with hand instrument or floss.
• 6.
• Size stainless steel crowns, temporary crowns and bands.
• 7.
• Temporary cementation and removal of temporary crowns and removal of orthodontic bands.
• 8.
• Placement of orthodontic separators.
• 9.
• Placement and ligation of arch wires.
• 10.
• Placement of post-extraction and periodontal dressings.
• 11.
• Take bite registrations for diagnostic models for case study only.
• 12.
• Coronal polishing.

Job Requirements

• 1.
• Friendly personality with the desire to work with the public.
• 2.
• Ability and willingness to treat all patients with the utmost kindness and consideration in the most trying situations.
• 3.
• Ability to handle multi-functions and complete tasks in orderly and accurate fashion 4.
• Understanding of community based organizations and willing to participate in community events such as health fairs, etc.
• 5.
• Promotes and believes in OFH mission statement.
• 6.
• Ability to relate to the public regardless of ethnic, religious and economic status.
• 7.
• Must be willing to work at any Omni Family Health location, other that the assigned site and be agreeable to work weekends, if so needed.
• 8.
• Able to use sound judgment.
• Possess a calm disposition and the ability to work easily with people.

Other Duties

• 1.
• HIPAA compliance – responsible for maintaining abreast of and in compliance with all HIPAA regulations and requirements.
• Treats all member information confidential.
• 2.
• Compliance – Ensure compliance with all local, state and federal regulations.
• 3.
• QA/QI – Participate in QA/QI activities and contribute towards the overall performance improvement of the organization.
• 4.
• IT – Required learning and using the Electronic Health Record and Practice Electronic System and its components.
• As required by the job functions and highlighted in the Policies and Procedures.
• 5.
• All employees will participate in Patient Centered Health Home Model at Omni Family Health.

Qualifications, Education, and Experience

• 1.
• High school graduate (or GED).
• 2.
• Proof of completing radiation safety course.
• 3.
• One-year experience as a dental assistant.
• 4.
• Certification as a Registered Dental Assistant required.
• 5.
• Certificates for coronal polishing and sealants required.
• 6.
• Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• 7.
• Demonstrate knowledge of dental health education subjects.
• 8.
• Have the ability to communicate in English and Spanish.

Responsible To: Staff Dentist, and Chief Dental Officer

Classification: Non-exempt