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Experienced Registered Dental Assistant

Experienced Registered Dental Assistant

Jefferson Dental and OrthodonticsHouston, TX, US
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Who Are We?

We are Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics and we believe in taking a personal approach to dentistry.

Since our humble beginnings in Texas in 1967, we’ve been a trusted friend for our patients near and far.

At Jefferson, we understand it takes more than clinical excellence to earn a patient’s trust.

It’s of the utmost importance that we all see the patient as a unique individual and demonstrate that their care plan is designed around each of their needs.

We’ll do whatever it takes to put a smile on each patient’s face, so the rest of the world can see how amazing it is.

We truly change people’s lives.

Do you want to be a part of our life changing team?!

Our philosophy is simple :

  • Our Care Changes People’s Lives.
  • We treat our patients like family to provide the best dental experience because we know a happy, confident smile leads to a better life.
  • We deliver the highest quality care, making dentistry convenient and affordable for everyone.
  • Join our new Hygiene team for the opportunity to have a fulfilling career giving our patients the happy, confident smile they deserve.

What You’ll Do

  • Coordinate with Dentist and General Manager to provide work direction and training to RDAs
  • Instruments :
  • Sterilize dental instruments and equipment for each patient; Organize and lay out instruments for use; Hand instruments and other materials to dentist during procedures
  • Patients / Interpersonal : Question patients about their medical history and record the information for dentist's reference; Advise patients on effective dental care; Manage patients - help patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
  • Patients / Clinical : Take x-rays of patients' teeth; Take impressions of patients' teeth for casts to fabricate study models or to fabricate a temporary; Make temporary crowns
  • Assisting Dentist / Preparation : Prepare cements, composite, impression materials etc.
  • Assisting Dentist / Patient Care : Use suction and swabs to keep patients' mouths clear and dry during procedures; Apply topical anesthetic to patients' mouths; Place and remove rubber dams, matrices and wedges; Apply cavity lines and bases
  • Administration : Obtaining patients' dental records; Complete Dental Charting
  • Infection Control : Perform dental infection control plan management to conform to CDC, OSHA and ADA standards.
  • Follow clinical guidelines for sterilization, disinfection, instrument cleaning and dental treatment room disinfection

  • Team Support :
  • provide assistance in others areas of the clinic, as requested
  • Community Outreach : As requested, promote JDC by attending neighborhood events or visiting local businesses and distributing flyers and “goodie-bags” to the public
  • Organize and lay out instruments for specialized procedures
  • Prepare cements, amalgam, composite, impression materials etc.
  • Inventory control and management
  • Make temporary crown
  • Apply sealants after completion of certification
  • Monitor nitrous patients after completion of certification The Perks!
  • Competitive pay and bonus structure – starting salary $17 / hour and quarterly bonuses
  • Growth and advancement opportunities for leadership roles
  • Vacation and PTO
  • $25,000 of Company-paid Life Insurance
  • Wide variety of additional benefits including :
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Health Saving Account
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Spending Account
  • Supplement Life Insurance for you or your dependents
  • 401(k)
  • Accident
  • Critical Illness
  • Identity Protection
  • Team Member Assistance Program
  • Bonus potential based on achieving certain number of business objectives per month Job Requirements 2 years of RDA experience Valid RDA License required CPR certification highly preferred High School diploma or equivalent Powered by JazzHR
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