Registered Dental Assistant

UNAVAILABLE; Georgetown (TX); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Child care assistance

401K

Paid time to volunteer

Résumé du poste

Wolf Ranch Dental Group is hiring a Registered Dental Assistant to support dentists in delivering efficient and high-quality dental care. You will assist with patient education, radiographs, and chair-side procedures while maintaining a clean and welcoming operatory.

Join a team that values patient experience, adherence to safety regulations, and ongoing skill development in a dynamic dental practice setting.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma with state-approved certification/licensure.
• Certifications/licenses/registrations as mandated by state requirements.
• Associate degree or 1-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school; or equivalent education/experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Assist dentist to gain patient commitment for best possible treatment with urgency.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment and prepare patients for treatment.
• Complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures as directed by the dentist.
• Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, and operatories according to ADA guidelines.
• Support the dentist's diagnosis after examination and address patient questions.

Connaissances

Patient care

Communication

Sterilization & infection control

Teamwork

Formation

GED or high school diploma

Associate degree or 1-year certificate

Description du poste

Description

Now is the time to join Wolf Ranch Dental Group. You will have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced professionals. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and gain valuable experience.

Overview

Registered Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. The primary role of the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is to assist the dentist in gaining the patient’s commitment to the best possible treatment, with urgency. Key duties associated with assisting the dentist in starting treatment include: utilizing x-ray time to promote the good qualities of the dentist, learning the patient’s expectations while educating them with intra-oral pictures, using effective and anticipatory chair-side skills, and effectively supporting the dentist’s diagnosis after the examination when the patient asks questions. The RDA should abide by procedures needed for compliance with state and federal safety regulation, infection control, and permitted duties.

Responsibilities

• The primary role of the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is to assist the dentist as necessary to gain the patient’s commitment for the best possible treatment with urgency
• Actively participate in the Perfect Patient Experience by striving to keep your patients focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual needs and concerns
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patients feel comfortable; prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling them to provide efficient, quality dental treatment
• At the direction of the dentist, complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures of patients as appropriate
• At the direction of the dentist, instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, and operatories in accordance with the American Dental Association guidelines
• Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, HR policies and practices)

Qualifications

• Equivalent to high school diploma or general education degree (GED), and specified training courses as mandated by state for certification, licensure, or registration
• Certifications/licenses/registrations as mandated by applicable state (e.g. coronal polish, radiograph exposure, ultrasonic scaling for orthodontic procedures, pit and fissure sealant application, etc)
• Associate degree or one-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Child care assistance
• 401K
• Paid time to volunteer in your local community
• Shift premium pay for eligible roles who work weekends

PDS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are united in our mission to create healthier and happier team members.

Salary Information

$18.25-$25.50 / Hourly

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