ORTHO Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Jefferson Dental Clinics • Garland, TX

279d • $17

About The Position

We are Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics and we believe in taking a personal approach to dentistry. Since our humble beginnings in Texas in 1967, we've been a trusted friend for our patients near and far. At Jefferson, we understand it takes more than clinical excellence to earn a patient's trust. It's of the utmost importance that we all see the patient as a unique individual and demonstrate that their care plan is designed around each of their needs. We'll do whatever it takes to put a smile on each patient's face, so the rest of the world can see how amazing it is. We truly change people's lives. Do you want to be a part of our life changing team?! Our philosophy is simple: Our Care Changes People's Lives. We treat our patients like family to provide the best dental experience because we know a happy, confident smile leads to a better life. We deliver the highest quality care, making dentistry convenient and affordable for everyone. Join our new Hygiene team for the opportunity to have a fulfilling career giving our patients the happy, confident smile they deserve.

Requirements

• Valid RDA License required
• CPR certification highly preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Sterilize dental instruments and equipment for each patient
• Organize and lay out instruments for use
• Hand instruments and other materials to Orthodontist during procedures
• Question patients about their medical history and record the information for dentist's reference
• Advise patients on effective dental care
• Manage patients - help patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
• Take x-rays, 3-D scans, panoramic/ceph and intraoral images of patients' teeth
• Take impressions of patients' teeth for casts to fabricate study models or to fabricate a mold
• Prepare cements, composite, impression materials etc.
• Use suction and swabs to keep patients' mouths clear and dry during procedures
• Apply topical anesthetic to patients' mouths
• Place and remove rubber dams, matrices and wedges
• Apply cavity lines and bases
• Obtain patients' dental records
• Complete Dental Charting
• Perform dental infection control plan management to conform to CDC, OSHA and ADA standards
• Follow clinical guidelines for sterilization, disinfection, instrument cleaning and dental treatment room disinfection
• Provide assistance in other areas of the clinic, as requested
• Promote JDC by attending neighborhood events or visiting local businesses and distributing flyers and 'goodie-bags' to the public

Benefits

• Competitive pay and bonus structure - starting salary $17/hour and bonuses of up to $800/month
• New Grads welcome
• Growth and advancement opportunities for leadership roles
• Vacation and PTO
• $25,000 of Company-paid Life Insurance
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Health Saving Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Supplement Life Insurance for you or your dependents
• 401(k)
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Identity Protection
• Team Member Assistance Program
• Bonus potential based on achieving certain number of business objectives per month

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees