Registered Dental Assistant
About The Position
A Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) performs a variety of dental assisting duties, within compliance of state regulations, to promote quality dental care for patients in a reduced stress, comfortable environment. An RDA assists the doctor, teaches patients how to care for their teeth, communicates effectively with patients, maintains equipment and inventory, and follows universal precautions and all OSHA and MIOSHA requirements to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff. As part of the overall clinic team the RDA will assist all other staff members as required and available with their duties.
Requirements
- Current Michigan RDA License
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Exceptional human relation skills
- Ability to maintain outgoing, friendly attitude with patients, staff, and doctor even under pressure
- Ability to work with interruptions and to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to handle conflicts and get along with people
- Knowledge of Dentistry
- Ability to maintain professional demeanor at all times
- Exceptional verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft 360 required.
- Radiology licensure
- Experience with autoclave, suction, hand pieces, panorex, TMJ film, processor, plasma arc light, amalgamator, ultrasonic, vacuum form machine, O2/N20, air compressor, model trimmer, vacuum pump, amalgam separator, hydrim, stamatic
- CPR and first aid
Nice To Haves
- X-Ray Certification preferred
- CPR/First Aid Certified preferred
- Dental experience preferred
- Prefer a knowledge and experience of basic dental software programs and digital impression scanning as well as practice management platforms such as NexHealth and OverJet.
Responsibilities
- Assist the doctor during treatment
- Prepare patients for treatment
- Take and develop x-rays
- Take diagnostic impressions
- Perform instrument sterilization and infection control
- Dental polishing and restoration placement
- Clean and stock operatory
- Control inventory of clinical supplies
- Fabricate provisional restorations
- Inventory control of laboratory cases
- Make clinical notes regarding patient treatment
- Place and remove rubber dams
- Apply sealants
- Remove sutures
- Place amalgam restorations
- Takes final impression for indirect restorations
- All other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your family
- Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability
- 403(B)â¯with Company Matchup to 5%
- Wellness Program & Gym Membership Benefits
- Monthly Incentive Opportunities
- No Nights, Weekends,â¯or On-CallHours
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Holidays
- Continued Education: Take advantage of reimbursement toward dental CE and/or professional membership dues.
- Room to Grow: Get one-on-one mentorship with our experienced dental team members to accelerate your career.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Education Level
High school or GED
