Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - Smile Center For Kids - El Paso, TX

Position Title:
Dental Assistant
Reports To: Back Office Manager, Office Manager, Dentist
Job Summary:
The DA assists in the performance of quality, caring, clinical dentistry by aiding the doctor smoothly and unobtrusively during examinations and treatment. The DA performs clinical and technical procedures under the supervision of a licensed dentist as well as prepares the operatory and equipment, gets the patient ready, and maintains awareness of the comfort and safety needs of patients.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty as listed below.
Essential Duties:
Team Centric

Attend and contribute to daily Morning Opportunity Meeting

Attend and contribute to weekly and monthly S.P.E.C.I.A.L meetings.

Introduce patients to team members with our relationship link.

Provide team members with all information about new patients on our New Patient Relationship Form.

Establish a positive relationship of trust with all patients in the practice in order to identify their personality style and needs.

Contribute to team spirit by attending, office meetings and promotional events.

Promote the quality of or Dental Providers as well as our culture in person and/or on social media to increase the acquisition of new patients.

Chart Recording

Records treatment information on the patient’s chart, including treatment rendered, the type of treatment planned and the amount of chair time, doctor time and assistant time needed for the next appointment.

Assists the doctor by passing instruments, aspirating intra-oral fluids, mixing materials and medicaments during examinations or treatment.

Provides customer service support to patients by escorting them to and from the treatment room and prepping them for care by the doctor.

Exposes and mounts full mouth digital X-rays on the monitor.

Prepares all treatment rooms including, but not limited to, set-up, decontamination,sterilization of all instruments, cleaning and restocking.

Maintains cleanliness of the sterilizing area.

Changes all chemical solutions, i.e., disinfectant soaks and sprays, sterilents, ultrasonic, and presoak.

Reviews the patient's medical history, progress from the previous visit, if applicable, and the scheduled treatment plan with each patient.

Takes impressions for diagnostic and opposing models.

Ensures lights, units, nitrous equipment and automatic processors are turned on prior to the first patient.

Applies non-aerosol and non-caustic topical agents and fluoride.

Removes post-extraction and periodontal dressings.

Helps administer nitrous oxide to patients as applicable.

Cleans hand pieces, vacuum traps, and sharp instruments.

Places and removes rubber dams.

Pours and trims study models.

Monitors incoming and outgoing lab cases.

Orders supplies.

Maintains plaster trap and lab counter areas.

Maintains overall cleanliness of all areas of the dental office along with front office staff.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Skilled in the use of standard dental office equipment including: Autoclave, model trimmer, X-ray machine - Pano, Panoramic X-ray, X-ray processor, X-ray duplicator, ultrasonic,Oxygen and Nitrous Oxide, Laser, Intra Oral camera, Vacu-press, Paché gun, KCP 2000,Whip-Mix and hand pieces.

Ability to take blood pressure, attach EKG leads, and read monitors.

Knowledge of cross contamination and how to prevent it.

Knowledge of OSHA regulations and changes.

Ability to take radiographs, including FMX, Pano and anterior PA’s.

Knowledge of English composition, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Benefit Conditions:

Waiting period may apply
Only full-time employees eligible

CDA/RDA License Required:

Yes

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

Personal protective equipment provided or required
Temperature screenings
Social distancing guidelines in place
Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Clinical Setting:

General Dentistry

Work Remotely

No

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $10.00 - $13.00 per hour
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

El Paso, TX 79938 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

El Paso, TX 79938: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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