Registered Dental Assistant

Spklr; Lutz (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Dental Office in Lutz as a Registered Dental Assistant, where you will assist dentists in providing high-quality patient care. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of $21-$29, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive team environment focused on professional growth. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and necessary state certifications, with responsibilities including patient support, maintaining a sterile environment, and adhering to health regulations.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Child care assistance

401K

Paid time to volunteer in the community

Shift premium pay for eligible weekend work

Qualifications

• Completion of state-mandated training courses for certification.
• Certifications for coronal polishing and radiograph exposure preferred.
• Commitment to compliance with safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist in treatment and maintain patient comfort.
• Complete x-rays and instruct on postoperative care.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.

Skills

Patient Care

Sterilization Techniques

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or one-year certificate

Job description

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$21.00-$29.00/Hourly

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 ExperienceÔ 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
  
  

Compensation Information

$21.00-$29.00 / Hourly

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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