RDA
Company: Family Health Centers of San Diego
Location: San Diego
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
For nearly 50 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD)
has provided affordable, high-quality health care and supportive
services to all San Diegans. With more than 1,800 employees spread
throughout 40 sites around the county, FHCSD is proud of the
diversity of its staff as a reflection of the communities it
serves. The reward of working at FHCSD is more than a paycheck and
excellent benefits; it is the impact and contribution to the San
Diego community that employees value most. If you are passionate
about improving the overall health and livelihood of your
community, FHCSD is looking for people like you. General Job
Description Under the direction of the Dental Clinic Coordinator or
Assistant Director, the Registered Dental Assistant I assists team
members to maintain an efficient functioning Dental Department. At
this level, the RDA performs with prompting and guidance from the
Dental provider, and is actively developing skills and
competencies. As a Registered Dental Assistant I for Family Health
Centers of San Diego, you embrace a spirit of service to provide
caring, affordable, high quality healthcare and supportive services
to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low income and
medically underserved persons. You thrive on the challenge of
working in a fast-paced environment with many chronically ill
patients, knowing you are making a difference in your community
every day. You enjoy partnering with and supporting the dental team
to provide excellence in dental services to every patient. Job
Roles Accurately charts diagnosis of providers, assisting the front
office as needed with charts, recalls, billing, x-rays and filing.
Assists both dentist and hygienist chair side as needed. Provides
accurate translation of communication of treatment and information
between patients and providers. Completes all required
documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in
accordance with department standards; in addition, documentation
complies with patients' insurance requirements. Maintains
instruments and equipment, sterilization, tray set-ups, unit
stocking-preparations to facilitate efficiency, quality care with
patient, and provider satisfaction. Maintains equipment including
x-ray equipment, sterilizers, vacuum system dental units, and hand
pieces. Uses resources efficiently; practices in a cost-effective
manner. Performs other duties as assigned. Performs RDA duties,
including temporary crowns, coronal polish and preliminary
impressions. Takes x-rays that are of good diagnostic quality,
acceptable to providers and 3rd party payers.
Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registrations 6 months experience
as a RDA required. California Registered Dental Assistant license
required. Current American Heart Association healthcare provider
CPR (BLS) certification required. Certificate of completion from an
accredited program for dental assistants. High school diploma (or
GED equivalent). Experience/Specialized skills (including Language)
Ability to be flexible for schedule and work location to cover
sites, clinics, and roles as needed. Ability to work effectively
with patients from diverse social, cultural and economic groups.
Ability to work well in both a team-based environment and
independently. Bilingual in Spanish/English required. Demonstrated
ability to be culturally sensitive and respect diversity. Good
interpersonal and customer service skills. Good organizational
skills, attention to detail, time-management skills, and strong
motivation to meet deadlines and achieve goals. Good written and
verbal communication skills. Knowledge of, and ability to perform,
relevant dental practices, protocol, trends, and best practices
within scope of practice. Ability to adhere to scope of practice.
Strong skills in computer applications and software, including MS
Word, Excel, and Outlook, and Electronic Medical Records. Physical
Requirements/Working Environment Bending (neck): FREQUENTLY (3 - 6
HRS)Bending (waist): RARELY (0-1 HRS)Carrying 0 - 10 lbs:
FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)Carrying 11 - 25 lbs: NEVERCarrying 25 - 50
lbs: NEVERCarrying 51 - 75 lbs: NEVERCarrying 75 lbs: NEVERClimbing
(ladder): NEVERClimbing (stairs): RARELY (0-1 HRS)Driving: To drive
from one clinic or another, or in the community: NEVERExposure to
blood borne pathogens and biohazards: YES Exposure risk to
aerosol-transmitted diseases-YES Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or
chemicals: Routine dental and laboratory chemicals. Exposure to
excessive noise: centrifuges, test times, analyzers.Fine
manipulation: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)Kneeling: RARELY (0-1
HRS)Lifting 0 - 10 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)Lifting 11 - 25 lbs:
NEVERLifting 25 - 50 lbs: NEVERLifting 51 - 75 lbs: NEVERLifting
over 75 lbs: NEVERPower Grasping: RARELY (0-1 HRS)Pulling 0 - 10
lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)Pulling 11 - 25 lbs: NEVERPulling 25 -
50 lbs: NEVERPulling 51 - 75 lbs: NEVERPulling over 75 lbs:
NEVERPushing 0 - 10 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)Pushing 11 - 25 lbs:
NEVERPushing 25 - 50 lbs: NEVERPushing 51 - 75 lbs: NEVERPushing
over 75 lbs: NEVERReaching (above shoulder level): OCCASIONALLY (1
- 3 HRS)Reaching (below shoulder level): FREQUENTLY (3 - 6
HRS)Repetitive use of hand: CONSTANTLY (6-8+ HRS)Simple Grasping:
FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)Sitting: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)Standing:
FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)Twisting: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)Use of
Personal Protective Equipment: FACE SHIELD, GOGGLES, MASKS, GLOVES,
LAB COATS, AND SAFETY NEEDLES.Walking: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6
HRS)Working around equipment and machinery: OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND
DENTAL/LABORATORY EQUIPMENT.Ages of Patients Served: ALL
Keywords: Family Health Centers of San Diego, San Diego , RDA, Other , San Diego, California
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