FGDP Registered Dental Assistant

REG DENTAL AST (009196)

UCPath Position ID: MI-DPT135000-JC009196-PD172483

Position Description History/Status

For Reference ONLY - PeopleAdmin JA Number:

0602654

Approved Date:

7/14/2026 3:09:11 PM

Date Last Edited:

7/14/2026 3:08:56 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

4/18/2024

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

2100O

Organization:

DENTISTRY                              

Division Code:

2110D

Division:

CLINICAL                               

Department:

135000 - DENTISTRY

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

MI-DPT135000-JC009196-PD172483

Position Description ID

172483

UC Payroll Title:

REG DENTAL AST (009196)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

STEPS

Job Code FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

EX: Patient Care Technical

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40063722

Reports to Payroll Title:

AMBUL CARE ADMSTN SUPV 2

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40061708

Department Head Payroll Title:

Dean

SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent performs a variety of routine duties within established policies and procedures or by referral to the supervisor’s guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

The School of Dentistry Faculty Group Dental Practice (FGDP) is a dental practice with more than 25 general dentists and specialists. The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) will perform chairside assistant in various areas such as but not limited to General Dentistry, Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics, Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics The incumbent will assist in patient care chairside; Perform complex and technical procedures such as mount-mirror inspections of the oral cavity and charting obvious lesions, existing restorations, periodontal pocket measurements, and missing teeth; Perform other clinical support activities; Maintain and stock, sterilize instruments and prepare / tear down chairs, Perform specific administrative functions; help develop, implement,  follow standard operating procedures to ensure excellent patient experiences and clinic efficiencies; proactively plan for the needs of and set up for clinical procedures; and other duties as assigned.

Incumbent is expected to perform responsibilities independently and to prioritize and organize work to ensure that all assigned duties are completed in a timely manner. The RDA is expected to assist other staff members, covering when colleagues are absent, learning and expanding their industry knowledge and generally willing to expand duties and assist with other projects as the need may arise. The RDA may also be accountable to peers placed in leadership positions within their divisional focus and responsibilities. Delegated projects and performance reviews management with input from various stakeholders will be undertaken and reviewed by practice manager periodically and at the minimum once per year. Performance evaluation will be undertaken on an annual basis with input regarding clinical techniques and work performance solicited from faculty and contract dental practitioners.

Chairside

1. Set up and maintain assigned operatories with the appropriate armamentarium / instrumentation / supplies for all chairside procedures.

2. Assist in all chairside procedures as allowed under RDA licensing under California state law including but not limited to:

a) take impressions and digital scans for diagnostic and opposing models, occlusal and sports guards and orthodontic appliances etc.;

b) sizing and fabricating temporary crown and bridge;

c) removing excess cement from supragingival surfaces of teeth with a hand instrument or floss;

d) coronal polishing (RDA must first complete a Board approved course);

e) placing and removing rubber dams;

f) removing ortho bands, placing and removing elastic separators;

g) chemically prepare teeth for bonding and assist orthodontist in appliance placement, bonding and banding;

h) remove and place archwires;

i) remove orthodontics bands;

j) bonding and part of pit and fissure sealant application;

k) apply F varnish/giving CAMBRA instruction as instructed by the dentists;

l) complex and technical procedures such as mount-mirror inspections of the oral cavity to chart obvious lesions, existing restorations and missing teeth; and

m) take intraoral scans and photographs.

3. Aid and assist faculty practitioners in setting up and treating infectious disease patients.

4. Make certain proper appointments are made for future treatment.

5. Advise faculty practitioners of any balances that may be

showing on patient's account that would be noted on the daily schedules

6. Take x-rays on patients as instructed by the dentist.

7. In collaboration with practitioner and other staff, proactively plan and implement clinic sessions to ensure smooth operations and good patient care.

8. Follow clinic procedures during patient medical emergencies including phone calls to emergency response areas, and providing oxygen tanks and other emergency equipment as indicated.

9. Ability to cross train as needed to perform chairside assisting to multiple treatment specialties as needed by the practice.

80%

Administrative

1. Check content of dental patient record. Place authorized material in records.

2. Review patient record and ensure patient procedure notes have been entered by the practitioner after completion of each treatment. Enter procedures and treatment charges into computer system.

3. Enter patient treatment plan into system and obtain approval from Practice Manager and/or Insurance Manager before presenting treatment to patient.

4. Make out charge slips.

5. Escort patient to Practice Cashier to make appointments, and payments.

6. Answer patient questions concerning procedures.

7. Give all charts to Practice Cashier at the end of the patient visit.

8. Write up any adjustments forms for any reductions approved  by the practicing doctor or manager.

9. Inform patients of cash collection policy and payment due of visit.

10. Clean and flush the evacuation system.

11. Perform patient appointments as needed.

12. Participate in requested surveys, peer reviews, and teambuilding opportunities as presented by the Practice Manager or other practice leadership.

10%

Maintenance and

Stocking of

Operatories

1. Work in compliance with infection control policies in the practice related to disinfection of operatories, instrument sterilization procedures, and dispensing of sterile instruments and supplies.

2. Clean operatories after treatment.

3. Properly dispose of contaminated supplies.

4. Clean instruments and all work surfaces.

5. Disinfect operating equipment.

6. Turn off equipment after use.

7. Maintain operatories by ensuring they are kept neat and orderly in physical appearance.

8. Procure and return equipment, instruments and supplies.

9. Maintain proper levels of supplies and medicaments. Place orders with manager when stock levels are low.

10. Ensure that FGDP equipment is functional and in good working condition. Advice Practice Manager of needed repair or replacement.

5%

Other Duties

1. Pick up lab cases.

2. Pick up impression trays from the lab and clean them.

3. Clean and stock operatories.

4. Serve as back-up to colleagues and other staff.

5. Embrace learning opportunities and expansion of knowledge supporting the core performance of the practice, including practice software and digital technologies.

6. Serve as front office back-up.

7. Help develop, implement, follow standard operating procedures to ensure excellent patient and clinic experience.

8. Other duties as assigned.

5%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Registered Dental Assistant, State of California

Current

Required

California Radiology Certificate

Current

Required

Coronal Polishing Certificate

Current

Required

CPR

Current

Required

Working knowledge and practice of patient rights and laws relative to those rights, such as HIPAA

Required

Working knowledge of principles of 4-handed dentistry, dental terminology, materials, equipment and procedures related to dentistry.

Required

Working knowledge of principles of infection control, and sterilization procedures.

Required

Ability to work with infectious diseased patients.

Required

Ability to recognize an emergency situation and respond appropriately.

Required

Demonstrate English writing skills to write accurate and legible entries in patient dental records.

Required

Excellent written, verbal communication and customer service skills to collect and relate information to diverse patients, staff and faculty of all levels.

Required

Ability to communicate effectively in the English language in person, by phone and in writing.

Required

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy to maintain an inventory of dental instruments, equipment, and supplies in the working operatories.

Required

Ability to perform effectively under conditions of fluctuating workload, frequent interruptions and ability to set priorities to reflect relative importance of job responsibility.

Required

Demonstrated skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty members, co-workers, patients and the public.

Required

Skills to effectively utilize Dentrix computerized scheduling and billing system.

Preferred

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation.

CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

100 Medical Plaza Ste. 350

Standing/Walking

X

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

X

Climbing

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 1: Position in which required tasks routinely involve a potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues, potential spills, and splashes. Use of appropriate measures is required for every employee in this position.