Registered Dental Assistant

Spklr; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant in Spring, TX. The role involves assisting dentists, maintaining compliance with health regulations, and providing excellent patient care. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and a commitment to quality treatment.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Child care assistance

401K

Paid time to volunteer

Shift premium pay for weekend work

Qualifications

• Equivalent to high school diploma or GED, and specified training courses.
• Certifications/licenses as mandated by applicable state.
• Preferred: Associate degree or one-year certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist in gaining patient commitment for treatment.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment.
• Complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures as directed.

Skills

Patient Care

Infection Control

Chair-side Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or one-year certificate

Job description

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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

$19.25-$27.00 / Hourly

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

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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