Registered Dental Assistant

PDS Health•San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Registered Dental Assistants perform patient care, office, and laboratory duties. The primary role is to assist the dentist in gaining the patient’s commitment to the best possible treatment with urgency. This includes using x-ray time to promote the dentist’s qualities, learning patients’ expectations and educating them with intra-oral pictures, using effective and anticipatory chair-side skills, and supporting the dentist’s diagnosis when patients ask questions. The RDA must follow procedures required for compliance with state and federal safety regulations, infection control, and permitted duties. The role includes helping create a positive patient experience, preparing patients for treatment, assisting doctors, taking x-rays and intra-oral pictures at the dentist’s direction, giving patients postoperative and general oral health instructions, and sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, equipment, and operatories. The position is with The Oaks Modern Dentistry and offers an hourly compensation range of $18.50–$25.75.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent, plus training courses mandated by the state for certification, licensure, or registration.
Certifications, licenses, or registrations mandated by the applicable state, such as coronal polish, radiograph exposure, ultrasonic scaling for orthodontic procedures, or pit and fissure sealant application.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or one-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the dentist as necessary to gain the patient’s commitment to the best possible treatment with urgency.
Participate in the Perfect Patient Experience by keeping patients focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual needs and concerns.
Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where patients feel comfortable.
Prepare patients for treatment and assist doctors to enable efficient, quality dental treatment.
Complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures at the direction of the dentist, as appropriate.
Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care at the direction of the dentist.
Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, and operatories in accordance with American Dental Association guidelines.
Maintain compliance with state, federal, and other regulations and policies, including OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, and DOL requirements.