Registered Dental Assistant - RDA

Job Responsibilities

• Presents confusing or conflicting guidance to the supervisor for clarification.
• Promotes the company's growth and success by contributing to the positive culture in accordance with the company's core values, mission, and vision.
• Affirms each operatory is cleaned and sanitized, stocked with necessary instruments and supplies, and is ready for patients before the patient is greeted and escorted to the operatory.
• Maintains focus on the patient experience, particularly with new patients, ensuring they have a great patient experience.
• Communicates with patients and helps make sure they are comfortable and feel like they're welcomed and appreciated.
• Reviews patient history and documents in the chart.
• Maintains accurate dental charts and findings.
• Takes radiographs (x-rays) in accordance with established guidelines.
• Assists clinicians in providing treatment.
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment.
• Prepares for and takes alginate impressions as necessary.
• Provides comprehensive post-operative dental instructions to patients (as directed by the clinician).
• Efficiently works with various clinicians.
• Affirms trays are correctly set up for the scheduled procedure.
• Assists other dental assistants, hygienists, and office staff as needed to assure smooth patient flow.
• Prepares lab cases for the following day's schedule and assures the cases are complete and ready.
• Affirms cleanliness, maintenance, and upkeep of instruments, equipment, and facilities.
• Assists in dental/medical emergencies as necessary.
• Sterilizes instruments and disinfects operatories between patients.
• Enters dental supply orders into the order system for review/approval.
• Addresses problems and recommends effective solutions with the work supervisor at the appropriate time and place.
• Cross trains to assist with other job roles as needed.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Mets the standards of professional and ethical conduct.
• Schedules patients for appointments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalency) and some college.
• Completion of a dental assistant school or training program.
• 1+ years experience as a dental assistant.
• CPR certification.
• Radiograph/x-ray certification.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Enjoys multi-tasking.
• Motivated, friendly, and energetic.