Dental Assistant

OrthoDent; Crockett (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local dental practice in Texas is seeking a Dental / Ortho Assistant with RDA certification. The ideal candidate will assist Dentists in clinical procedures and provide care and comfort to patients. Responsibilities include taking radiographs, maintaining hygiene protocols, and teaching oral hygiene strategies. The position requires excellent customer service skills and will offer training for ortho assistance. This is a full-time role with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have RDA certification.
• Ability to perform chair side assisting.
• Familiarity with infection control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentist in treating patients.
• Take and develop dental radiographs.
• Maintain infection control and sterilize instruments.

Skills

Customer service

Chair side assisting

Infection control

Radiography

Oral hygiene education

Education

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Tools

Open Dental software

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Job Description

Position title: Dental / Ortho Assistant

Purpose: Looking for an assistant with their RDA. The Dental Assistant assists the Dentist(s) in patient clinical procedures and provides treatment, assistance and comfort to patients. The Dental Assistant performs operational and clerical functions relating to the office and patient visits. This position will also be an ortho assistant, we will train.

Essential Functions

• Provides outstanding customer service with patient as #1 priority; partnering with team members, timely and successfully resolves patient complaints, concerns and questions
• Fully assists Dentist in the process of treating patients through chair side assisting as needed
• Takes and develops dental radiographs
• Records patient's medical history; takes blood pressure and pulse
• Serves as an infection control officer, develops infection control protocol and prepares and sterilizes instruments and equipment
• Helps patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
• Provides patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as placement of a restoration
• Teaches patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to improve or maintain oral health including but not limited to tooth brushing, flossing, nutritional counseling
• Takes impressions of patients' teeth for study casts; models of teeth
• Prepares operatory set up and break down
• Sterilizes instruments
• Effectively understands and utilizes company dental software, Open Dental, applicable Microsoft Suite applications and other internet vehicles as necessary
• Understands company’s timekeeping system and enters hours worked and PTO appropriately and timely; gains pre-approval from Office Manager for overtime; notifies Office Manager immediately of discrepancy in hours paid through payroll
• Maintains facilities and equipment in accordance with hygiene and safety regulations including OSHA; follows required OSHA and Workers’ Compensation safety procedures and processes as necessary
• Completes continuing education as required by office and by law for certifications including but not limited to Dental Assisting, X-ray, and Nitrous; monitors so that certifications do not expire
• Travels as necessary for business related functions and training

Nonessential Functions

• Orders supplies as necessary following office procedures and budget
• Performs additional tasks as necessary or assigned to achieve office/company goals

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed for this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The company reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.