Registered Dental Assistant
About The Position
Supports the clinical treatment care of patients. Ensures patient comfort and assists in educating patients on dental procedures. Works efficiently to maintain clinic schedule while adhering to all safety policies and procedures. Organizes and maintains surgical instruments and lab equipment. Schedules patients appropriately; confirm patient appointments including referral and treatment plans from general dentist. Performs the complete check-in functions for each patient. Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments. Obtains radiographic imagination as requested by the provider. Assists in patient recovery following IV sedation in the office. Performs all functions within the scope of their practice.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
- Certified Dental Assist (CDA) and/or Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) required,
- New Jersey Dental Radiology license required,
- CPR certificate required. (AHA)
Nice To Haves
- Oral Surgery experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supports the clinical treatment care of patients.
- Ensures patient comfort and assists in educating patients on dental procedures.
- Works efficiently to maintain clinic schedule while adhering to all safety policies and procedures.
- Organizes and maintains surgical instruments and lab equipment.
- Schedules patients appropriately; confirm patient appointments including referral and treatment plans from general dentist.
- Performs the complete check-in functions for each patient.
- Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
- Obtains radiographic imagination as requested by the provider.
- Assists in patient recovery following IV sedation in the office.
- Performs all functions within the scope of their practice.
Benefits
- health
- dental
- vision
- life
- disability
- retirement
- professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
