Benefits:

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Registered Dental Assistant in Extended Functions I & II (RDAEF)

Reports to: Dentist, Floor Supervisor, and Office Manager

Overview:

At Ocean Dental Group, we provide exceptional dental care through a commitment to friendliness and attention to detail. Our team embodies humility, mutual respect, integrity, and a strong commitment to patient care. The Registered Dental Assistant in Extended Functions (RDAEF) provides essential support in delivering quality dental care. This role includes patient care, assisting with various dental procedures, performing dental hygiene tasks, and managing administrative responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Care

Prepare patients for dental procedures and ensure their comfort.

Educate patients on oral health practices to promote good dental hygiene.

Prepare the work area for procedures and conduct preliminary health evaluations.

Address patient questions and concerns.

Dental Procedures

Take diagnostic X-rays and impressions.

Placing fillings, cementing crowns and bridges, and fabricating provisional crowns and bridges.

Deliver partials and dentures to patients.

Provide post-treatment instructions to patients.

Operate dental tools and sterilize instruments, using both slow-speed and high-speed handpieces.

Administrative Tasks

Schedule patient appointments

Maintain accurate patient records in our Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.

Additional Duties

Apply Pit and Fissure Sealants and place fluoride varnishes.

Adjust partials and dentures as needed.

Qualifications:

Current RDAEF License, issued by the Dental Board of California.

Current CPR (BSL or ACLS).

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality patient care.

This description outlines the essential functions and qualifications for the role of a Registered Dental Assistant. This is not a list of comprehensive duties; management reserves the right to assign additional responsibilities.