Registered Dental Assistant

PDS Health

Silverdale (WA)

On-site

USD 31,684 - 44,427

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Child care assistance

401K

Community service time

Weekend shift premium pay

Job summary

A healthcare provider located in Silverdale is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant. This role involves assisting dentists in patient care, maintaining a sterile environment, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Successful candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and necessary state certifications. This position offers competitive hourly pay and various benefits, creating a supportive workplace for healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

Required to have valid state certifications for dental assistance.
Must be trained in sterilization procedures according to OSHA and ADA guidelines.

Responsibilities

Assist dentist in gaining patient commitment for treatment.
Prepare patients and maintain compliance with health regulations.
Complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures as directed.

Skills

Patient care

Infection control

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certifications as mandated by state

Associate degree or certificate

Job description

Now is the time to join Silverdale Smiles Dentistry. 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, apply today!

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