Dental Aide (2202) - Department of Public Health

Job Description: 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 and dental procedures; makes entries on examination and treatment, records; takes and develops dental X-rays; and performs related duties as required. Examples of 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. Makes appointments for patients; keeps records of patients admitted, results of examinations, dental work performed, number of patients seen. 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. Provides chair-side assistance to dental providers in all phases of clinical dentistry including oral surgery, pediatrics, and other procedures. 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. Types communications, monthly and annual reports, budget requests for dental supplies and equipment; keeps office and equipment in neat, clean, and sanitary condition. Provides preventative services including coronal polishing, topical fluoride application, and oral health education. The 2202 Dental Aide performs other related duties as assigned/required. Please note that incumbents in this classification may be required to perform duties as listed in the class specification, which can be found on DHR's website: https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/QualificationsExperience: One (1) year of experience as a Dental Aide; and

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

Additional Information: Selection Procedures: After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following. Training and Experience Examination: (Weight: 100%)The training and experience examination is designed to measure the knowledge, skills, and abilities in job-related areas which may include but not be limited to:

• Knowledge of the principles and methods of infection control, sterilizing dental equipment, and supplies.
• Knowledge of the use of common dental instruments, equipment, and materials.
• Knowledge of dental hygiene and prophylaxis.
• Knowledge of dental office procedures.
• Knowledge of dental X-ray techniques.
• Knowledge of periodontal charting, names of teeth, and surfaces of crown.
• Skill to take, develop, and mount dental X-rays.
• Ability to maintain electronic and physical dental records.
• Ability to prepare, maintain, and clean dental instruments, equipment, and accessories.
• Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with patients through exercise of effective chairside techniques and a pleasant personality
• Ability to communicate with others in a clear, convincing, and engaging way, such as: clarifying information, defending ideas, reading nonverbal body language, comprehending written information, and inviting feedback.
• Candidates must achieve a passing score on the exam to continue in the selection process and will be placed on the confidential eligible list in rank order according to their final score.
• Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.

Certification: The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be the Rule of the List. Eligible List/Score Report: A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission. The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director. To find Departments which use this classification, please see the city's Position Counts by Job Codes and Departments. Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights: Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/.]The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at https://s