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. Dental Assistant Requirements: one year of Dental Assisting Experience Texas State Board Dental Assistant License CPR Certification Open to travel to Kaufman and Mesquite

Benefits

Competitive Pay Paid Time Off after 6 months Health, Vision, and Voluntary Life insurance Dental Employee Discount Supplemental Insurances Gym Membership reimbursement Dental Assistant 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. Assist doctor by using appropriate materials and instruments while treating patients Follow 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.