Pediatric Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - AC Dentistry - Goodlettsville, TN

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) At AC Dentistry, our Dental Assistants are valued members of our dental care team, assisting in providing quality oral care to our patients. As a Dental Assistant on our team, you will help with setting up rooms, sterilizing equipment, preparing patients, and conduct some dental hygiene tasks. A successful Dental Assistant utilizes interpersonal, technical, and patient care skills in the execution of her/his job. Following is a general list of duties and responsibilities required of a Dental Assistant: · Prepare clinical area for dental cleanings and/or examinations, including sterilizing and disinfecting chairs and instruments, setting up instrument trays and preparing materials · Taking and developing dental X-rays · Discussing and collecting patient medical history to understand potential areas for dental concerns · Providing patients with instructions on oral care following dental treatment · Education patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to perpetuate and maintain optimal oral health · Creating dental impressions for study casts · Maintaining dental supply and equipment inventory · Cleaning clinical area on a rotating schedule · Maintain a patient-focused mentality, fostering a welcoming environment for pediatric patients, ensuring patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental appointments · Additional tasks, as needed by management Minimum Requirements · Certification or associate degree from an accredited dental assistance program · Dental x-ray certification · High school diploma (or equivalent) · Experience using Windows-based computer for data entry · Professional written and verbal communication skills · Ability to provide great patient care Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Ability to Commute: Goodlettsville, TN 37072 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Goodlettsville, TN 37072: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person

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