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This is a union eligible position. JOB SUMMARY HealthRIGHT 360, a nonprofit organization and a family of programs, is committed to providing accessible and comprehensive healthcare services to vulnerable populations. Our mission is to tackle systemic barriers to healthcare and promote health equity for all. We offer a wide range of services, including mental health care, residential and outpatient substance use treatment, and primary health services. Additionally, we provide transitional support for individuals re-entering the community after involvement in the criminal justice system. By integrating physical and behavioral health, we empower individuals to overcome challenges by addressing social determinants of health, fostering resilience, and facilitating recovery. The HealthRIGHT 360 dental clinic provides compassionate, nonjudgmental comprehensive oral healthcare. Our supportive staff, experienced with the complex healthcare needs resulting from homelessness and poverty, is dedicated to serving the community. Under the general supervision of a Dentist, Dental Director and the RDA Manager, The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) assists the dentist in providing dental treatment. The Registered Dental Assistant will provide comprehensive chairside assistance, patient care, and support to our dental team. Key responsibilities of the RDA include preparing patients for treatments, taking and developing X-rays, ensuring infection control, and managing patient records. This position requires strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to compassionate, nonjudgmental care. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES General Responsibilities:• Assists in the provision of high-quality care within the scope of service consistent with accepted standards of care for dental assistants.• Prepares each operatory and patient for treatment.• Takes and prepares radiographs using digital technology.• Provides active chair-side assistance to the Dentist and anticipates the provider’s needs.• At the conclusion of patient care, assists the patient, clears the work site and prepares for the next patient. Monitors the flow of laboratory cases.• Monitors and records sterilization cycles.• Maintains and inventories supplies.• Helps to manage patient flow in clinic.• Follows proper infection control protocols for the practice.• Participates in the ongoing evaluation of Dental Program operations to assure the delivery of high quality services that support the financial sustainability of the program. Performance expectations:• Prepares and maintains dental instruments, supplies and equipment; prepares the operatory for the patient visit.• Seats patient in chair and explains procedures to be performed; Collects and records patient health histories.• Drapes patient with protective linens and sets up instrument tray containing instruments, suction, gauze and other required supplies.• Prepares dental materials—cements, amalgams, composites, impression materials, etc. • Takes and prepares radiographs using conventional or digital technology and following proper radiation safety precautions.• Assists with dental charting as appropriate.• Assists in the prevention and management of dental emergencies.• Manages the patient during dental procedures.• Provides active chairside assistance.• Transfers instruments as appropriate for four-handed dentistry; anticipates the dentist’s needs.• Takes impressions for study casts, athletic mouth guards and custom tray. Performs laboratory procedures neatly and efficiently. Pours models with no bubbles, properly trim models, polish dental prostheses, make vac-u-press forms.• At the conclusion of the procedure, assists patient, clears work site of instruments and other materials; follows proper infection control protocols and prepares the operation for the next patient.• Monitors and documents the flow of laboratory cases; maintains lab facility.• Performs, monitors and records all sterilization activities.• Maintains proper aseptic techniques necessary with dental equipment; maintains and properly sterilizes instruments.• Routinely cleans, disinfects and restocks operatories.• Scans reception room for patients and helps to manage patient flow.• Maintains and inventories dental supplies and reorders as necessary; tracks and verifies invoices.• Cleans and sterilizes all instruments.• Helps to manage the dental office infection control plan to meet OSHA, CDC and ADA standards.• Performs miscellaneous duties within the Dental Program as assigned.Additional Performance expectations— Registered Dental Assistants:• Polish the patient’s teeth to remove stains and soft deposits.• Apply topical fluoride and varnishes.• Apply pit and fissure sealants.• Remove surgical sutures.• Pre-select orthodontic bands.• Place and remove orthodontic bans.• Adapt temporary crowns.• Place topical medications.• Remove excess cement from fabricated restoration and orthodontic bands.And perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONSEducation, Certification, and Experience • Registered Dental Assistant License from the Dental Board of California.• High school diploma or equivalent.• First Aid and CPR certification.• On the job training or Certification in Dental Assisting.• Prior experience in front desk reception, administrative and/or customer service.• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.• 3 years’ experience working in a medical front office setting, preferably in a community clinic with medical experience is preferred.• MISYS and One-E-App experience (CAA certification) preferred.Knowledge and Skills• Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelines; and• Ability to manage the dental office infection control plan to meet OSHA, CDC and ADA standards• Maintains and expands current level of dental assistant skill and knowledge by periodically attending continuing education programs.Desired:• Familiarity with other community agencies in the Bay area to make appropriate referrals.• Understanding of harm reduction philosophy and ability to provide non-judgmental, client centered services.
