2202-Dental Aide

Job description

CITY & COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

CLASS TITLE: DENTAL AIDE

JOB CODE: 2202

INTRODUCTION

Under supervision, assists a dentist during the examination and treatment of dental patients by preparing and arranging dental instruments and equipment; assists in oral surgical procedures; makes entries on examination and treatment, records; takes and develops dental X-rays; and performs related duties as required.

Requires responsibility for: Posting and maintaining patient records of dental examinations and treatments; keeping statistics on number and type of patients requiring treatment. Nature of work requires sustained moderate physical effort and manual dexterity.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

MAJOR, IMPORTANT, AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Makes appointments for patients; keeps records of patients admitted, results of� examinations, dental work performed, number of patients seen.

2. Prepares and arranges dental instruments, equipment and accessories on trays ready for use; sterilizes and maintains dental instruments and equipment; keeps a sufficient amount of dental supplies available; mixes and maintains supplies of sterilizing and other solutions.

3. Provides chairside assistance to dental providers in all phases of clinical dentistry including oral surgery, pediatrics, and other procedures.

4. Takes and develops dental X-rays; cleans and prepares X-ray machine; mounts X-ray film; mixes and maintains supplies of developing and fixing solutions.

5. Types communications, monthly and annual reports, budget requests for dental supplies and equipment; keeps office and equipment in neat, clean, and sanitary condition.

6. Provides preventative services including coronal polishing, topical fluoride application, and oral health education.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Requires a good knowledge of: The principles and methods of sterilizing dental equipment and supplies; the use of common dental instruments, equipment and materials; dental hygiene and prophylaxis; dental office procedure and record keeping; dental X-ray techniques; the names of teeth and surfaces of crown.

Requires skill and ability to: Take, develop, and mount dental X-rays; type and keep dental records; prepare, maintain, and clean dental instruments, equipment and accessories; deal courteously and tactfully with patients through exercise of effective chairside techniques and a pleasant personality.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Experience:

One (1) year of experience as a Dental Aide

License and Certification:

Possession of a current and valid Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PROMOTIVE LINES

To: 2204 Dental Hygienist

From: Entrance examination

ORIGINATION DATE:

AMENDED DATE: 11/25/08; 7/23/2015

REASON FOR AMENDMENT To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities defined in the most recent job analysis conducted for this job code.

BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMMN

Standard information

Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Historic and future compensation