Registered Dental Assistant I

About the role

Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments and materials. Provides assistance to faculty, residents and students in respective clinic in accordance with the State Dental Practice Act. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist or hygienist at chair side
• Administer Plaque Index test and provides oral hygiene instructions to patients
• Gathers charts, equipment and supplies in a timely manner for use during dental appointments
• Practices infection control procedures according to policy guidelines in Policy and Procedure Manual
• Exposes and develops dental x-rays; will be proficient with the use of the EVAsoft Dental Imaging Software
• Counts instruments and sharps and maintains logs of use
• Documents information into dental record of care; will assist with the typing of the doctor's patient treatment notes for inclusion into the EMR system
• Answers routine questions and refers others to the dentist
• Takes vital signs and records information in record prior to invasive procedures

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent
• One (1) year of related experience or completion of an approved dental assistant course is required
• Dental Assistant registry with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners

Benefits

• Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off – including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives
• Special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses
• Access to state-of-the-art software and facilities
• Discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more