Part Time Ortho Registered Dental Assistant

Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics; Baytown (TX); Sur place; USD 19 000 - 28 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics in Baytown, TX is seeking a Part Time Ortho Registered Dental Assistant to support clinical and front desk duties. The role requires bilingual English/Spanish abilities, a High School diploma, and ideally an in-progress or completed RDA certification, with at least one year of dental clinic experience.

Flexibility to work varied hours and assist in outreach is valued. Hours vary by location; this part-time position offers opportunities to contribute to patient

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Minimum age 18 with High School Diploma or equivalent.
• RDA certification highly desired; required within six months of hire.
• At least 1 year of experience in a professional dental clinic preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced computer use and data entry skills.
• Reliable transportation and ability to work clinic hours.

Responsabilités

• Sterilize and organize dental instruments and pass to dentist during procedures.
• Take x-rays and impressions for casts and study models.
• Assist dentist and ensure patient comfort before, during and after treatment.
• Manage front desk duties and patient education as needed.
• Follow CDC/OSHA/ADA infection control guidelines and sterilization procedures.
• Support clinic operations and outreach activities when requested.

Connaissances

Bilingual English/Spanish

Teamwork

Customer Service

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

RDA certification in progress or required within six months

Description du poste

Part Time Ortho Registered Dental Assistant

Part Time Baytown, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1657

Salary Range: $14.00 To $20.00 Hourly

Reports to: Clinic Coordinator

Summary

The Dental Assistant works under the supervision of the Clinical Coordinator and are responsible for a wide range of tasks in the dental office - ranging from patient care and education to administrative duties to laboratory functions. Note: All employees need to be flexible and available to provide dental assistance and perform front desk duties based
the patient needs and as directed by clinic management.

Core Responsibilities

• Instruments: Sterilize dental instruments and equipment for each patient; Organize and lay out instruments for use; Hand instruments and other materials to dentist during procedures
• Patients/Interpersonal: 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
• Patients/Clinical: Take x-rays of patients' teeth; Take impressions of patients' teeth for casts to fabricate study models or to fabricate a temporary; Make temporary crowns
• Assisting Dentist/Patient Care: 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
• Infection Control: 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
• Team Support: provide assistance in others areas of the clinic, as requested
• Community Outreach: As requested, promote JDC by attending neighborhood events or visiting local businesses and distributing flyers and “goodie-bags” to the public

Advanced Responsibilities

• Organize and lay out instruments for specialized procedures
• Inventory control and management
• Make temporary crown
• Apply sealants after completion of certification
• Monitor nitrous patients after completion of certification

Competencies for Excellence

• Concern for Order and Quality: Keeps records, checks quality of work and documentation
• Teamwork: Work to develop friendly and supporting atmosphere; Pitch in and help others
• Self Management: Exhibit self-confidence when interfacing with the patient; Function
  effectively under pressure; Manage own behavior to prevent or reduce feelings of stress
• Integrity & Credibility: Able to gain the trust and respect of patients, co-workers and managers; Exhibit professional demeanor
• Customer Service: Adhere to proper clinical practices; Become a trusted advisor to the patient
• Adaptability: Adapts to change in direction in order to support changing priorities
• Diversity: Bilingual language skills; Adapts and integrates into diverse work group and patient population

Job Requirements

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Minimum age of 18 with High School Diploma or equivalent
• RDA certification highly desired; Required within six months of hire
• A minimum of 1 year experience in a professional dental clinic preferred
• Intermediate to advanced computer use and data entry skills
• Reliable transportation; Ability to work clinic hours: varies by location

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform this role.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Clinic positions Hours vary by location. Full-time five days a week including Saturday. Saturday is mandatory for all team members.

Travel

Occasional travel to assist alternate locations or training, as needed.

Review and Agreement

I have had an opportunity to review and ask questions regarding the duties and expectations of the position. My signature below indicates my commitment to provide excellence in all areas of my job responsibilities.