Registered Dental Assistant RDA

Job Description

The Dental Assistant is responsible for performing a variety of dental assisting duties while promoting quality dental care for our patients and a safe environment of minimal stress. Dental Assistant is required to assist the doctor, teach the patients how to care for their teeth, communicates effectively with patients (parents if patient is a child), and follows universal precautions and all OSHA requirements. This position requires working Saturdays.

Requirements

• one year of Dental Assisting Experience
• Texas State Board Dental Assistant License
• CPR Certification
• Willing to travel to Terrell

Job Duties

• Set up and seating patients for doctor- Makes sure rooms are properly stock, cleaned, and set up for treatment. Gives great patient care while following protocols for setting up patients.
• Patient Notes and Documentation- Correctly documents all patient notes and initials correct forms. Makes sure consents, medical clearances, and prescriptions are completed.
• Cheerfully assists the doctor chair side with all procedures
• Medical Records- Makes sure all records have been received for patient. Releases records to providers/patients needing copy.
• Aid doctor by using appropriate materials and instruments while treating patients
• Follows all OSHA and Practice Safety Precautions
• Accurately take radiographs to decrease the need for retakes and exposure to radiation.
• Treatment Plans/Charges- Makes sure that treatment plan charges assigned to patient, and discounts are correct.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off after 6 months
• Health, Vision, and Voluntary Life insurance
• Dental Employee Discount
• Supplemental Insurances
• Gym Membership reimbursement

Pay

Competitive Pay

Schedule

This position requires working Saturdays.