Ortho Registered Dental Assistant

Paycom; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom is seeking an Ortho Registered Dental Assistant to support the orthodontic team in San Jose, CA. You will assist with bonding, debonding, seating patients, taking x-rays, and charting to ensure quality patient care.

You’ll need 1–2 years of recent ortho experience, an active RDA license and CPR, and a friendly, detail-oriented, patient-facing demeanor. Travel to other offices may be required.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of RECENT ortho experience required.
• Active RDA license and CPR certification required.
• Excellent patient service and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced ortho setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment area and greet/seating patient.
• Assist in bonding and debonding of orthodontic appliances.
• Perform ortho adjustments and take x-rays.
• Record and store ortho data; chart in patient records.
• Maintain infection control and clean, safe work environment.
• Travel to other office locations as needed.

Skills

Ortho experience

Multitasking

Customer service

Attention to detail

CPR certified

Education

Active RDA license

CPR certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

ORTHO REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANTPOSITION DESCRIPTIONReports To: Patient Care LeaderPosition Status: Non-exemptThe RoleThe primary duty of the Ortho Registered Dental Assistant is to assist in the overall delivery of orthodontic care and to be an integral part of the overall patient care team by consistently delivering the most memorable and fun service experience possible for every patient, every day in every office.The Essential Job ElementsPrepare treatment area for patient by following procedures and protocolsPrepare patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting and seating patientAssist the doctor in the bonding and debonding of patientsPerform a variety of orthodontic adjustmentsPerform and store ortho records in consideration with company policyPerform dental infection control proceduresTake x-raysPerform all lab related proceduresHand off patient at check -outComplete care calls and thank you cardsAssist in managing and controlling supply inventoryDocument dental care services by charting in patient recordsMaintain strict compliance with all pertinent laws and regulations (HIPAA, OSHA, ADA, Dental Board, etc…)Maintain safe and clean working environmentOther duties as assignedDesired Profile/BackgroundMust have a minimum of 1-2 years of RECENT Ortho experienceMust have current and active RDA license and current CPRUpbeat personality is a MUSTLoves working with childrenExcellent customer service skillsAbility to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environmentStrong attention to detailClean, neat professional appearanceKnowledge of Dentrix a plusTravel to other office locations is required