Ortho Registered Dental Assistant

Jefferson Dental Clinic•Houston, TX

7d•$14 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Assistant works under the supervision of the Clinical Coordinator and are responsible for a wide range of tasks in the dental office - ranging from patient care and education to administrative duties to laboratory functions. All employees need to be flexible and available to provide dental assistance and perform front desk duties based on patient needs and as directed by clinic management.

Requirements

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Minimum age of 18 with High School Diploma or equivalent
RDA certification highly desired; Required within six months of hire
A minimum of 1 year experience in a professional dental clinic preferred
Intermediate to advanced computer use and data entry skills
Reliable transportation; Ability to work clinic hours: varies by location

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish)
RDA certification
1 year experience in a professional dental clinic

Responsibilities

Sterilize dental instruments and equipment for each patient; Organize and lay out instruments for use; Hand instruments and other materials to dentist 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 of patients' teeth; Take impressions of patients' teeth for casts to fabricate study models or to fabricate a temporary; Make temporary crowns
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
Obtaining 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 others areas of the clinic, as requested
As requested, promote JDC by attending neighborhood events or visiting local businesses and distributing flyers and “goodie-bags” to the public
Organize and lay out instruments for specialized procedures
Prepare cements, amalgam, composite, impression materials etc.
Inventory control and management
Make temporary crown
Apply sealants after completion of certification
Monitor nitrous patients after completion of certification