Registered Dental Assistant

Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics in Grand Prairie, TX is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant to support chairside procedures, patient care, imaging, and front office tasks. You will work under the Lead RDA and Doctor to maintain a high standard of patient experience.

The role requires an active RDA certificate/licensure, a high school diploma, bilingual English/Spanish preferred, and at least one year of dental office or patient care experience. Typical schedule includes Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Active RDA certification and license required at hire.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• Minimum 1 year dental office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and comfort patients throughout visits.
• Perform chairside assistance and prepare instruments.
• Take and process dental imaging and impressions.
• Maintain patient records and complete charting.
• Assist with front office tasks as needed.
• Ensure infection control and sterilization procedures.

Skills

Bilingual

Customer service

Imaging

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

RDA certification & license

Job description

Registered Dental Assistant

Grand Prairie, TX, US

Salary Range: $14.00 To $20.00 Hourly

Position Overview

As an Registered Dental Assistant, you will work under the guidance of our Lead Registered Dental Assistant and Doctor, performing various office functions that contribute to our patients' overall well-being. Your responsibilities will encompass chairside assistance, patient care and education, laboratory tasks, and administrative duties. Additionally, you will receive cross-training to assist with front office tasks, all aimed at maintaining our commitment to a 5-star patient experience.

Core Responsibilities

• Foster a comfortable and welcoming environment for patients throughout their visit.
• Gather and record patients' medical history for the dentist's reference.
• Perform dental imaging, including x-rays and impressions.
• Manage patient records and complete dental charting.
• Organize and prepare instruments for dental procedures.
• Administer topical anesthetics and assist with various clinical procedures.
• Assist the dentist during treatments by handing instruments and materials.
• Educate patients on effective dental care practices.
• Create temporary crowns and assist with dental preparations.
• Adhere to strict infection control protocols to meet industry standards.
• Sterilize dental instruments and equipment, ensuring patient safety.
• Provide support in various clinic areas as assigned by leadership as needed.
• Participate in community outreach activities as needed.

Competencies for Excellence

• Leadership and Influence: Set and communicate goals, enhancing organizational commitment and acknowledging contributions.
• Integrity & Credibility: Build trust and respect among patients, colleagues, and leaders through professional conduct.
• Initiative and Results Orientation: Establish challenging goals, measure outcomes, and handle crises effectively.
• Effective Communication: Understand and tailor communication to others' needs, anticipating and managing its impact.
• Concern for Order and Quality: Maintain meticulous records, ensuring accuracy without compromising deadlines.
• Teamwork: Foster a friendly and collaborative atmosphere, aiding colleagues.
• Self-Management: Exhibit self-confidence, function effectively under pressure, and manage behavior to reduce stress.
• Adaptability: Embrace change and support shifting priorities.
• Diversity: Adapt and integrate into a diverse work environment and patient population.
• Customer Service Excellence: Become a trusted advisor to patients, emphasizing and delivering a 5-star experience.

Job Requirements

• Minimum age of 18 required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred.
• Active RDA certification & RDA license required at time of hire.
• Minimum 1 year of Dental office experience highly preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of patient care or customer service experience highly preferred.
• Reliable transportation and availability to work clinic hours, including Saturdays.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Hours vary by location. Full-time five days a week including alternating Saturdays. Two Saturdays a month are mandatory for all team members.

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.

Travel

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

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

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expectations of the position. My signature below indicates my commitment to
provide excellence in all areas of my job responsibilities.