Registered Dental Assistant

PDS Health; Shrewsbury (MA); Presencial; USD 31.000 - 43.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

401K

Descripción de la vacante

PDS Health in Shrewsbury, MA is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to assist dentists in delivering high-quality patient care and efficient dental procedures. The role emphasizes maintaining sterile environments, capturing radiographs and intra-oral images, and educating patients on oral health.

Responsibilities include chair-side support, x-ray duties, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Certification/licensure as required by state is necessary.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• State certification/licensure required (e.g. radiograph exposure).
• Associate degree or certificate preferred or equivalent experience.

Responsabilidades

• Assist dentist to gain patient commitment for best possible treatment with urgency.
• Maintain a clean, sterile environment and prepare patients for treatment.
• Record and obtain intra-oral pictures as directed by the dentist.
• Complete x-rays and intra-oral photographs as directed by the dentist.
• Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and operatories per ADA guidelines.
• Comply with State, Federal, and other regulations including OSHA, HIPAA, ADA, DOL.

Conocimientos

Patient care

X-ray proficiency

Infection control

Communication with patients

Educación

GED or high school diploma

Associate degree or 1-year certificate

Experience in dental office preferred

Descripción del empleo

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

Compensation Information

$22.25-$31.00 / Hourly

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