ORTHO Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics Healthcare Management, LLC; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a life-changing team at a leading dental practice where your role as a Dental Hygienist will significantly impact patients' lives. This innovative firm emphasizes personalized care, ensuring each patient feels valued and comfortable. Your responsibilities will include sterilizing instruments, managing patient care, and taking vital dental images. With a competitive salary starting at $17/hour and a bonus structure, this position offers growth opportunities and a supportive environment for new graduates. Become part of a culture that prioritizes patient satisfaction and professional development, making each day rewarding and fulfilling.

Benefits

Competitive pay and bonus structure

Growth and advancement opportunities

Vacation and PTO

$25,000 Company-paid Life Insurance

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Team Member Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Certification in Dental Hygiene is essential for this role.
• Strong skills in patient care and infection control are required.

Responsibilities

• Sterilize instruments and assist orthodontists during procedures.
• Manage patient comfort and take necessary dental images.
• Promote the clinic by attending local events and distributing materials.

Skills

Dental Instrument Sterilization

Patient Care Management

X-ray and Imaging Techniques

Infection Control Procedures

Communication Skills

Education

Dental Hygiene Certification

High School Diploma

Tools

Dental X-ray Equipment

Sterilization Equipment

Job description

We are Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics and we believe in taking a personal approach to dentistry. Since our humble beginnings in Texas in 1967, we’ve been a trusted friend for our patients near and far. At Jefferson, we understand it takes more than clinical excellence to earn a patient’s trust. It’s of the utmost importance that we all see the patient as a unique individual and demonstrate that their care plan is designed around each of their needs. We’ll do whatever it takes to put a smile on each patient’s face, so the rest of the world can see how amazing it is. We truly change people’s lives. Do you want to be a part of our life changing team?!

Our philosophy is simple: Our Care Changes People’s Lives. We treat our patients like family to provide the best dental experience because we know a happy, confident smile leads to a better life. We deliver the highest quality care, making dentistry convenient and affordable for everyone. Join our new Hygiene team for the opportunity to have a fulfilling career giving our patients the happy, confident smile they deserve.

What You’ll Do

• Sterilize dental instruments and equipment for each patient; Organize and lay out instruments for use; Hand instruments and other materials to Orthodontist during procedures
• Question patients about their medical history and record the information for dentist's reference; Advise patients on effective dental care; Manage patients - help patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
• Take x-rays, 3-D scans, panoramic/ceph and intraoral images of patients' teeth; Take impressions of patients' teeth for casts to fabricate study models or to fabricate a mold
• Use suction and swabs to keep patients' mouths clear and dry during procedures; Apply topical anesthetic to patients' mouths; Place and remove rubber dams, matrices and wedges; Apply cavity lines and bases
• Perform dental infection control plan management to conform to CDC, OSHA and ADA standards. Follow clinical guidelines for sterilization, disinfection, instrument cleaning and dental treatment room disinfection
• Provide assistance in other areas of the clinic, as requested
• As requested, promote JDC by attending neighborhood events or visiting local businesses and distributing flyers and “goodie-bags” to the public

The Perks!

• Competitive pay and bonus structure – starting salary $17/hour and bonuses of up to $800/month!
• New Grads welcome!
• Growth and advancement opportunities for leadership roles
• Vacation and PTO
• $25,000 of Company-paid Life Insurance
• Wide variety of additional benefits including:
• Medical
• Vision
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Health Saving Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Supplement Life Insurance for you or your dependents
• 401(k)
• Critical Illness
• Identity Protection
• Team Member Assistance Program

*Bonus potential based on achieving certain number of business objectives per month