Registered Dental Assistant
About The Position
Eisner Health is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant to support our Dental Team. Incumbents in this position are expected to support all organizational expectations including, but not limited to; customer service, patient's rights, confidentiality of information, the environment of care and Eisner Health initiatives. This includes, but is not limited to: Extra-oral duties or procedures specified by the supervising licensed dentist. Operate dental radiography equipment for the purpose of oral radiography. Take Blood Pressure. Perform intraoral and extra oral photography. Prepares patient for dental procedure/treatment. Prepares all necessary instruments, equipment and models for the procedure/treatment. Assists the patient in clean-up after the procedure or treatment. Maintains accurate documentation on the patient’s records during and after the procedure/treatment. Explains treatments and procedures to patient/parent or guardian and provides patient education on dental care and hygiene. Files all information (including dental films) in patient’s charts after they are received and reviewed by the dentist. Answers the phones and provides assistance to callers as needed, including confirming appointments.
Requirements
- Must possess a High School Diploma/GED.
- Must be fluent in Bilingual English and Spanish.
- Possess a certification as a Dental Assistant
- Must have a current CPR Certification
- Must possess a current license from the Dental Board for a Registered Dental Assistant
- Must possess a Pit and Fissure Sealant Certificate (if licensed after January 1, 2010)
Nice To Haves
- Prior Dental Assisting experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform extra-oral duties or procedures specified by the supervising licensed dentist.
- Operate dental radiography equipment for the purpose of oral radiography.
- Take Blood Pressure.
- Perform intraoral and extra oral photography.
- Prepare patient for dental procedure/treatment.
- Prepare all necessary instruments, equipment and models for the procedure/treatment.
- Assist the patient in clean-up after the procedure or treatment.
- Maintain accurate documentation on the patient’s records during and after the procedure/treatment.
- Explain treatments and procedures to patient/parent or guardian and provides patient education on dental care and hygiene.
- File all information (including dental films) in patient’s charts after they are received and reviewed by the dentist.
- Answer the phones and provide assistance to callers as needed, including confirming appointments.
Benefits
- PTO Accrual rate of 7.08 hours per pay period (26 pay periods per year).
- 9 Paid Holidays.
- 40 hours of paid Jury Duty time per year.
- Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance (HSA eligible, PPO option available).
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, & Transportation).
- Employer-Sponsored life insurance & long term disability.
- 30 covered visits for Chiropractic or Acupuncture visits.
- 401k plan with 3% employer contribution
- $2,500 signing bonus offered to new Dental Assistants
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
