Registered Dental Assistant

Glbhc•Bridgeport, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is eligible for a $500 signing bonus! The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) will assist the dentist chair-side in all clinical procedures, including suctioning, passing instruments, and mixing materials. They will perform lab duties, prepare patients for treatment, and set up trays according to provider requests. The RDA will be responsible for accurate dental charting, documenting patient communications, printing and explaining treatment plans, and providing dental education. They will also take and record patient vitals, ensure EHR requirements are met, and follow infection control protocols. This role involves coordinating with coworkers for operatory setup, cleaning, sterilization, and disinfection. The RDA will restock supplies and inform the ordering manager of needed items. Additionally, they will take radiographs, complete and submit Medicaid prior authorizations, and maintain spreadsheets for tracking prior authorizations and referrals. Marginal duties include coordinating patient flow, communicating with patients and staff, maintaining an organized work environment, and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

State of Michigan Registered Dental Assistant Licensure from an accredited dental assisting program.
Current license to practice as a Registered Dental Assistant, with Expanded Duties, in the State of Michigan.
State of Michigan Radiology Certification required.
Current BLS Certification required.
Proven experience as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA); Externship / Internship applicable.
Knowledge of dental terminology, chair-side techniques, and dental insurances/prior authorizations.
Organized and detailed, able to prioritize tasks.
Effective communication skills.
Efficient typing and computer skills.
Able to work independently and as a team member.
Flexible in day-to-day duties and responsibilities.
Protects patients’ rights by maintaining confidentiality (HIPAA) of personal and financial information.
Ability to communicate effectively with, and relate to, a diverse population in a professional manner.
Capable of taking initiative in day-to-day responsibilities.
Excellent verbal and written skills.
Must be able to sit, stand, and or walk for an entire workday.
Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and or twist while holding up to 25 lbs. occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of experience as a RDA with Expanded Duties preferred.
Able to function as a RDA; perform all expanded duties preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists the dentist chair-side in all clinical procedures, providing proper suctioning technique, passing instruments, and mixing materials as needed.
Performs various assigned lab duties.
Prepares patient for treatment and sets-up trays per procedure in compliance with individual provider's requests.
Performs expanded duty procedures in accordance with the Michigan Dental Practice Act at the direction and supervision of the Staff Dentist.
Responsible for the accuracy, clarity, and proper completion of dental charting.
Documents relevant communications with patient into a detailed clinical or communication note.
Prints treatment plans and effectively communicates treatment with the patient and reception staff.
Provides thorough dental education to patients.
Takes and records patients’ vitals (blood pressure, height, weight, etc.) at every visit.
Ensures the proper completion of all EHR requirements within each visit.
Follows Dental Infection Control Program and other regulatory policies and procedures.
Coordinates efforts with coworkers to complete operatory set-up, equipment cleaning, sterilization of instruments, and disinfection of operatory.
Restocks supplies in operatory and storage room.
Informs the individual in charge of ordering of any supplies needed.
Takes diagnostic quality digital and conventional radiographs as assigned by the Staff Dentist, demonstrating proper radiographic techniques and radiation protection.
Completes and submits Medicaid prior authorizations.
Maintains detailed spreadsheets logging and tracking prior authorizations and referrals.
Coordinates work efforts with co-workers to maintain patient flow throughout the office.
Thoroughly communicates with patients, coworkers, providers, and leadership staff.
Maintains an organized work environment.
Performs other duties as assigned.