Registered Dental Assistant Floater
St. John's Community Health, San Bernardino, CA, United States
Position to float for these clinic locations located in San Bernardino, San Jacinto and Indio.
The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is responsible for assisting the Dentist in patient care by discussing the patient's needs and concerns. The RDA performs duties such as preparing the patient for treatment, assisting the dentist in performing restorative dentistry or oral surgery, preparing materials and equipment for treatment, taking x‑rays, assisting the dentist in laboratory work, and performing other related duties such as making appointments, answering the phone, ordering supplies and doing dental billing.
Benefits
Free Medical, Dental & Vision
13 Paid Holidays + PTO
403 (B) retirement match
Life Insurance, EAP
Tuition Reimbursement
SEIU Union
Flexible Spending Account
Continued workforce development & training
Succession plans & growth within
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED preferred.
One year RDA experience.
Medical Technology knowledge.
Bilingual English/Spanish required (real, write and speak).
Registered Dental Assistant license.
CPR license.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Actively participate in the Perfect Patient Experience by striving to keep our patients focused on optimal treatment, while attending to their individual concerns and promoting the good qualities of the doctor.
Maintain a clean, sterile, and calm environment where patients feel comfortable, prepare them for treatment, and assist the doctors – enabling doctors to provide efficient, quality dental treatment.
Obtain dental history and/or records from patient (review patient health history and care slips), and ensure the health history is updated for all returning patients.
Escort patient to/from the front desk and introduce them to the exit clerk.
Prepare tray setups for dental procedures and maintain adequate supply levels in each operatory, replenishing as needed.
Complete x‑rays for adults and pediatric patients as appropriate.
Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment.
Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
Prepare materials for making impressions and restorations.
Maintain an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor in accordance with company policy.
Maintain all logs required for St. John’s dental equipment in compliance with prescribed audit tools.
Maintain monthly checks of Emergency Medical Kit, oxygen tanks and masks (adult and children).
Maintain adequate inventory of dental supplies and place orders as needed.
Demonstrate oral hygiene care procedures and techniques.
Perform prophylaxis on children and apply fluoride treatment.
Hand instruments and materials to dentist as needed, keeping patients’ mouths dry and clear.
Record patient charting and all doctor notes on treatment records, ensuring the doctor signs the treatment record consents and health history.
Act in accordance with state dental auxiliary regulations.
Clean each operatory in accordance with American Dental Association guidelines.
Maintain strict compliance with state, federal and other regulations (e.g., OSHS, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, FEHA, DOL, HR policies).
Input prescriptions and patient charts into Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Attend meetings, trainings, and other work‑related events as needed.
St. John’s Community Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is responsible for assisting the Dentist in patient care by discussing the patient's needs and concerns. The RDA performs duties such as preparing the patient for treatment, assisting the dentist in performing restorative dentistry or oral surgery, preparing materials and equipment for treatment, taking x‑rays, assisting the dentist in laboratory work, and performing other related duties such as making appointments, answering the phone, ordering supplies and doing dental billing.
Benefits
Free Medical, Dental & Vision
13 Paid Holidays + PTO
403 (B) retirement match
Life Insurance, EAP
Tuition Reimbursement
SEIU Union
Flexible Spending Account
Continued workforce development & training
Succession plans & growth within
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED preferred.
One year RDA experience.
Medical Technology knowledge.
Bilingual English/Spanish required (real, write and speak).
Registered Dental Assistant license.
CPR license.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Actively participate in the Perfect Patient Experience by striving to keep our patients focused on optimal treatment, while attending to their individual concerns and promoting the good qualities of the doctor.
Maintain a clean, sterile, and calm environment where patients feel comfortable, prepare them for treatment, and assist the doctors – enabling doctors to provide efficient, quality dental treatment.
Obtain dental history and/or records from patient (review patient health history and care slips), and ensure the health history is updated for all returning patients.
Escort patient to/from the front desk and introduce them to the exit clerk.
Prepare tray setups for dental procedures and maintain adequate supply levels in each operatory, replenishing as needed.
Complete x‑rays for adults and pediatric patients as appropriate.
Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment.
Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
Prepare materials for making impressions and restorations.
Maintain an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor in accordance with company policy.
Maintain all logs required for St. John’s dental equipment in compliance with prescribed audit tools.
Maintain monthly checks of Emergency Medical Kit, oxygen tanks and masks (adult and children).
Maintain adequate inventory of dental supplies and place orders as needed.
Demonstrate oral hygiene care procedures and techniques.
Perform prophylaxis on children and apply fluoride treatment.
Hand instruments and materials to dentist as needed, keeping patients’ mouths dry and clear.
Record patient charting and all doctor notes on treatment records, ensuring the doctor signs the treatment record consents and health history.
Act in accordance with state dental auxiliary regulations.
Clean each operatory in accordance with American Dental Association guidelines.
Maintain strict compliance with state, federal and other regulations (e.g., OSHS, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, FEHA, DOL, HR policies).
Input prescriptions and patient charts into Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Attend meetings, trainings, and other work‑related events as needed.
St. John’s Community Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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