Registered Dental Assistant

UNAVAILABLE; Renton (WA); In loco; USD 34.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Volunteer time off

Descrizione del lavoro

The Dental Office of Renton is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to support dentists in delivering high-quality care and teaching patients about oral health. The role emphasizes efficient chair-side support, infection control, and accurate imaging.

You will work to ensure a welcoming, clean environment, perform x-rays and intra-oral pictures as directed, and help maintain compliance with safety and privacy regulations while supporting patient satisfaction and treatment outcomes.

Competenze

• Equivalent to high school diploma or GED with state-m mandated certification/licensure
• Certifications/licensures as mandated by the state for dental assisting
• Associate degree or one-year certificate in dental assisting or equivalent experience preferred

Mansioni

• Assist dentist to gain patient commitment for best possible treatment with urgency
• Participate in creating the Perfect Patient Experience
• Maintain clean, sterile, cheerful environment for patients
• Complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures as directed by the dentist
• Instruct patients on postoperative and oral health care
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and operatories per ADA guidelines
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations (OSHA, HIPAA, etc.)

Conoscenze

Chair-side skills

Infection control

Patient communication

X-ray proficiency

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Dental assisting certificate

Associate degree or certificate

Strumenti

X-ray equipment experience

Sterilization equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

Description

Now is the time to join The Dental Office of Renton. 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 striking 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

$25.25-$35.00 / Hourly