RDA - Pediatric Special Needs - El Cajon

Position Summary

Assists the Resident and/or Attending Dentist at chair side in the concept of six-handed dentistry and prepares patients in a manner that will instill confidence in the staff and services of the Dental Division. Comfortable working with and knowledgeable of medically compromised and special needs children.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Coordinates, prepares, and submits reports and written documentation including patient records, as required by the department, company, state and federal agencies.
• Performs a wide variety of patient care activities and assists chair side in the concept of six-handed dentistry including but not limited to impressions, operative procedures, applying non-aerosol and topical agents, assist in placing post-extraction dressing, assisting in the administration of nitrous oxide, applies fluoride treatments and gives oral hygiene instructions, assist in advanced behavior management by means of physical restraint/protective stabilization, assist during oral conscious sedation, monitor/document vitals, assist during orthodontic procedures, assist during endodontic procedures on permanent teeth with immature roots, takes accurate radiographs of diagnostic quality, works with residents in a clinical/educational setting, and placing and removing of rubber dams.
• Maintains a smooth, constant flow of patients from reception to operatories in a fast paced environment; is able to effectively coordinate with RDA Lead and/or Clinic Supervisor the activities of several operatories efficiently through proper utilization of time, resources, abilities and patient needs.
• Review patient records for accuracy and completeness; explains treatment recommended by the dentist in a manner that is understandable and supportive. Reiterates post-operative instructions given by Residents and/or Attending Dentist.
• Obtains necessary signatures required by all parties on required forms presented to patients. Reviews for accuracy before submitting.
• Prepares equipment, instruments, material and operatories. Performs routine maintenance of equipment and restocking of materials.
• Assists resident and/or attending pediatric dentist in life saving techniques in the event of a pediatric medical emergency (PEARS certification required) within the initial minutes of response until the child can be transferred to a Rady Children’s Hospital EMT team member.
• Monitors oral conscious sedation cases as required and per AAPD and AHA guidelines (PEARS certification required).
• Operates X-ray equipment including but not limited to panoarmics, cephalometrics, and nomad to make complete and/or selective oral radiographic services. Develops film by automatic or manual processing methods; mounts and labels X-rays.
• Ensures the established infection control techniques are administered in accordance with department policy to maintain a safe and pleasant environment.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains and submits orders to maintain an adequate inventory of forms, clerical supplies, Xerox paper and equipment.
• Attends to all assigned duties assigned by the Clinic Supervisor while keeping accurate log books and updating them when required.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
• Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed.
• Attends Biennial 8 hour Oral Conscious Sedation Continuing Education course.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Post High School Vocational/ Specialized Training.

Certifications/Licenses Required:

• Current RDA License.
• Radiation Safety Certificate.
• Coronal Polish Certificate.
• Current BLS certificate.
• Current PEARS certificate (or certified within 30 days of employment).

Experience Required (Minimum level of experience):

• At least 1 year as an RDA. Experience Preferred: 2 years as an RDA,1 year experience in a pediatric office, 1 year assisting with oral conscious sedation or IV sedation.

Verbal and Written Skills Required to Perform the Job:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Dental terminology.
• Ability to put pediatric patients at ease and give clear understandable directions of treatment recommended by dentist to the patients/parents.

Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job:

• Six handed dentistry, full scope dentistry procedures and oral radiographic services.
• 6 months to 1 year experience assisting with and monitoring Oral Conscious Sedation appointments.
• 1 year experience with advanced protective stabilization.
• Skills Preferred: 1 years’ experience working with special needs/medically compromise patients; 6 months experience assisting with Orthodontics; 6 month of experience assisting with endodontic procedures on permanent teeth with immature roots.
• Medical terminology.

Equipment Used:

• Computer skills involving word processing, Outlook email and dental management programs such as Dentrix.
• PC, Fax, other equipment, dental laboratory equipment, X-ray machine, Amalgamator, Assistina, Ultrasonic Cleaner, Autoclave and other sterilization equipment.

Reliable Transportation:

• Ability to travel to other clinic locations for a half or full day on short notice if needed.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Physical restraint of patients may be required.
• You will be required to engage in prolonged, extensive, frequent, and repetitive standing, sitting, walking, stooping, twisting, kneeling, reaching, crouching, bending, and position changes to examine and service patients, which may involve getting into awkward positions to access patients' teeth.
• You must be able to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally.
• Moderate noise levels from dental drills and other lab equipment should be expected.
• Protective gear, including masks, safety glasses, and rubber gloves, is mandatory.
• Working in close quarters and near other people with little space between yourself and others is a necessity.
• Exposure to radiation, mercury, and anesthetic gases is a possibility.
• You may encounter contaminants, diseases, and infections while working with patients.
• Manual dexterity and mobility are crucial, including the ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving, quickly move your hand, grasp and manipulate objects, and demonstrate exceptional hand-eye coordination, control, and finger dexterity to use dental implements for exams, mixing, placing materials on dental tools, products, and in mouths, and assemble very small objects. Occasional travel.
• May be required to work evenings and or Saturdays, and attend meetings outside clinic working hours.
• Will on occasion work at schools or WIC sites.
• Will work with blood and blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training on a yearly basis.

Compliance Requirements:

• Proof of Influenza Vaccine for current Influenza Season, Hep B (declination or proof of series), proof of vaccine for MMR or titer showing immunity, proof of current TB (within the last year), proof of vaccine to Varicella or titer showing immunity, proof of TDAP vaccine (within the last 10 years), drug screening, criminal background check.
• Initial drug screening and annual background check.

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