Lead RDA Extended Function (Outpatient), Full-time, Day Shift

Job description

Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and the surrounding areas. Sonora is known for its friendly hometown charm, vast outdoor experiences and lively downtown. The allure of Sonora's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to Yosemite National Park, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe.
Job Summary:
Oversees, trains and directs all other dental assistants. Ensures staffing coverage. Provides oversight and direction for policy adherence. Maintains appropriate clinical supplies. Carry out day-to-day operations of back office.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Three years' dental assistant experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:
• Registered Dental Assistant Extended Function (RDAEF) licensure in state of practice: Required
• Radiation Safety Certificate: Required
• Coronal Polish license: Required
• Sealant license: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions:
• Oversees, trains and directs all other dental assistants in support of practice leadership. Ensures adequate staffing coverage and minimize impact to the delivery of patient care. Maintains appropriate and adequate clinical supplies.
• Provides oversight and direction to the team in accordance with the policies and procedures.Fosters a success-oriented environment that reflects the practice values. Assists the dentist during examinations and treatment.
• Participates in the achievement of patient satisfaction and office production goals. Assists the Practice Administrator in other department related activities and functions, as needed.
• Performs clinical duties specifically related to the functions of a Registered Dental Assistant: Extended Function.
• Takes final impressions for permanent indirect restorations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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