Registered Dental Assistant

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Registered Dental Assistant or Dental Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1-3 years of experience in general dentistry and possess a strong understanding of four-handed dentistry, procedure set-up, infection control (current CE), OSHA certification, X-ray license, HIPPA compliance, alginate impressions, sterilization, CPR certification, and dental charting for pre-existing conditions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Assists patients in completing forms, answering their questions and giving directions to patients as authorized by the dentist or hygienist.
• Serves as the dental providers chair-side assistant.
• Prepares operatories for patient treatment as per the dental providers directions.
• Sets up, takes and confirms that dental radiographs are accurate as ordered.
• Places varnishes as ordered and directed.
• Follows OSHA infection control guidelines and RFD infection control policies and procedures.
• Maintains dental equipment and areas in accordance with manufacturers' directions and Dental Department policy and protocol.
• Maintains adequate operatory supplies and compiles a list of individual item shortages for inventory control and ordering purposes.
• Assists dental providers in assuring that all patient records and documents are properly and accurately completed and filed.
• Assists with various clinical and administrative functions as appropriate.
• Ensures the proper disposal of all materials in accordance with Dental Department directive, center policy, as well as state and federal regulation(s).
• Other duties as assigned and requested.

Requirements

SOFTWARE :

If you meet the above requirements and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the dental industry, we encourage you to submit your application today!

Benefits