Registered Dental Assistant RDA

Oral Health Industries; Kaufman (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Voluntary Life insurance

Dental Employee Discount

Supplemental Insurances

Gym Membership reimbursement

Job summary

Texas Dentistry is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant who is comfortable treating children as part of a patient-centered team. The role involves assisting the doctor, teaching patients and parents proper care, and adhering to OSHA standards.

The position requires working Saturdays and travel to Terrell is noted in the requirements. You will be responsible for chair-side support, patient documentation, radiographs, and ensuring accurate treatment plans and charges.

Qualifications

• One year of Dental Assisting experience.
• CPR Certification.
• Willing to travel to Terrell.

Responsibilities

• Set up and seating patients for doctor; ensure rooms are stocked, cleaned, and prepared for treatment.
• Document patient notes and initial forms; ensure consents and medical clearances are complete.
• Chair-side assistance to the doctor during procedures.
• Manage medical records and release as needed.
• Assist doctor using appropriate materials and instruments; follow OSHA and safety precautions; take radiographs to minimize retakes.
• Ensure treatment plans and charges are accurate.

Skills

CPR Certification

Dental assisting experience

Job description

Are you looking for a dental family that believes in Practicing With Love? If so, apply to join our compassionate, Patient-Centered Dentist office. At At Texas Dentistry, we’re always striving to exceed expectations and provide care that goes the extra mile. We’re focused on patients first, helping everyone reach their dental goals. We're looking for a Registered Dental Assistant that is comfortable treating children.

Job Description

The Dental Assistant is responsible for performing a variety of dental assisting duties while promoting quality dental care for our patients and a safe environment of minimal stress. Dental Assistant is required to assist the doctor, teach the patients how to care for their teeth, communicates effectively with patients (parents if patient is a child), and follows universal precautions and all OSHA requirements. This position requires working Saturdays.

Dental Assistant Requirements

• one year of Dental Assisting Experience
• CPR Certification
• Willing to travel to Terrell
• Competitive Pay
• Health, Vision, and Voluntary Life insurance
• Dental Employee Discount
• Supplemental Insurances
• Gym Membership reimbursement

Dental Assistant Job Duties

• Set up and seating patients for doctor- Makes sure rooms are properly stock, cleaned, and set up for treatment. Gives great patient care while following protocols for setting up patients.
• Patient Notes and Documentation- Correctly documents all patient notes and initials correct forms. Makes sure consents, medical clearances, and prescriptions are completed.
• Cheerfully assists the doctor chair side with all procedures
• Medical Records- Makes sure all records have been received for patient. Releases records to providers/patients needing copy.
• Assist doctor by using appropriate materials and instruments while treating patients Follow all OSHA and Practice Safety Precautions Accurately take radiographs to decrease the need for retakes and exposure to radiation.
• Treatment Plans/Charges- Makes sure that treatment plan charges assigned to patient, and discounts are correct.