Registered Dental Assistant

Spklr; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health care provider as a Registered Dental Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in patient care and support. This exciting position involves assisting dentists in providing top-notch treatment while ensuring a comfortable environment for patients. You'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills in a supportive team atmosphere, focusing on compliance with health regulations and delivering an exceptional patient experience. If you're passionate about dental health and eager to grow in your career, this role offers a fantastic chance to make a difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Child care assistance

401K

Paid time to volunteer

Shift premium pay for weekends

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with state-mandated training for certification.
• Certifications for coronal polish and radiograph exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist in treatment, ensuring patient comfort and compliance.
• Maintain a clean and sterile environment while preparing patients for treatment.

Skills

Patient Care

Infection Control

X-ray Techniques

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certification as mandated by state

Associate Degree or Certificate

Tools

Sterilization Equipment

X-ray Equipment

Job description

Join to apply for the Registered Dental Assistant role at PDS Health.

Now is the time to join Cypress Crossroads Dental Group. 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

• 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

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care