Registered Dental Assistant ($2000 Sign On Bonus!)

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics•Edinburg, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics is one of the fastest growing, multi-specialty dental groups in the country. The company’s team of 100+ award-winning doctors provide a full range of general dentistry, orthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, and board-certified pediatric dental services Rodeo locations throughout the United States. The Registered Dental Assistant is a key member and contributor in creating an amazing, one-of-a-kind Patient Experience. The RDA will provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery. Successful candidates will work in the Back Office and in our world-class lobbies engaging, entertaining, and caring for our patients.

Requirements

Must maintain an active Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) License registered with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE)
Active CPR and AED training
Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training
Bilingual (Spanish) is required

Nice To Haves

Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide preferred
Dental practice management software (Open Dental/Dentrix) experience helpful
Sealant, Coronal Polishing, or PALS Certifications are all a huge plus!

Responsibilities

End of week inventory to be provided to Lead DA to replenish inventory
Focusing on Patient Safety and Team Safety as priority one
Adhering to OSHA and Infection Control Protocols, and disposing of sharps and clinical waste in a prompt and safe manner
Maintaining digital patient artifacts such as health history, insurance eligibility, treatment plans, pre-authorizations, lab requests, procedures, and appointment details
Educating patients and parents on the benefits of good oral health
Monitoring the patient's physical and emotional well-being during the entire visit
Preparing tray set-ups according to doctor preferences and planned procedures
Ensuring that exam rooms and operatories are cleaned, disinfected, organized, and stocked according to the required standards at the beginning and end of each patient interaction
Charting existing treatment for new patients by updating the patient chart with entries for fillings, crowns, sealants, etc.
Reviewing the patient chart and health history prior to the doctor arrival and reconfirming the patient's chief concern
Taking diagnostic quality X-Rays and attaching them to the patient chart
Helping the Rodeo Team clean surfaces, sinks, floors and common areas of exam rooms, operatories, reception, break rooms, restrooms, etc.
Performs all other duties as assigned