Registered Dental Assistant RDA

Job description:

We are a friendly and well-established general practice with a loyal patient base. Our office offers the latest cutting-edge technology and our focus is our commitment to quality patient care. We are looking for an RDA to join our team! This role is starting days at 4 days week with the potential of adding on more hours in the future. If you love making patients smile and enjoy a fast-paced work environment, we want you!

Employment type: Full Time (No weekends!)

What You’ll Do:

• Patient Care: Greet and prepare patients for treatments, ensuring comfort and answering questions.
• Assisting the Dentist: Assist during dental implant procedures, restorative treatments, and other advanced services.
• Treatment Preparation: Select and set up instruments, equipment, and materials needed for procedures.
• Radiography: Take high-quality digital X-rays, CT scans, and impressions as directed by the dentist.
• Sterilization: Sterilize instruments according to regulations, maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Infection Control: Pass instruments and materials to the dentist while adhering to infection control protocols.
• Laboratory Support: Assist with dental impressions, models, and other lab procedures.
• Patient Education: Provide post-operative care instructions and follow-up as necessary.
• Back Office Maintenance and Organization: Order and maintain dental supplies and inventory, keeping track of stock levels and restocking as necessary

What We’re Looking For:

• 1 or more years as a Registered Dental Assistant in a dental office *must have an RDA license*
• Professional and on-time
• Ability to reach overhead and below the knees, perform bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping, and be able to stand, sit, or walk
• Lift/Carry/Push/Pull Items that Weigh up to 30lbs without assistance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program or relevant experience
• Valid RDA license
• CPR certification
• X-ray certification/license in accordance with state regulations
• Strong knowledge of dental instruments, procedures, and terminology
• Proficiency in infection control and sterilization techniques
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment and be detail-oriented
• Experience with Dentrix or similar dental software is a plus

Skills:

• General Practice
• Coronal Polishing
• Digital X-rays
• Intraoral Photos

Chairside Assistance:

• Prepare treatment rooms for patient visits, ensuring cleanliness and proper instrument and equipment setup.
• Assist the dentist during dental procedures, providing chairside support and anticipating the dentist's needs.
• Pass instruments and materials to the dentist, while maintaining proper infection control protocols.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays) as directed by the dentist.
• Assist with dental impressions, models, and other laboratory procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Sterilization and Maintenance:

• Follow strict infection control protocols, including proper sterilization and disinfection of dental instruments and equipment.
• Clean and maintain dental equipment and treatment areas, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment.

If you’re ready to be part of our family practice, we’d love to meet you!

Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Paid sick time

Work Location: In person