Registered Dental Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must have Registered Dental Assistant license and or Orthodontic Assistant Permit
• Must have xray license
• Must be CPR certified
• Must have experience in the dental/ ortho settings
• May be required to lift up to 40 pounds
• Active movement throughout the day: sitting, walking, standing, squatting, bending, stooping, reaching, etc. (not a sedentary position)
• Vision: close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Hearing: able to satisfactory communicate with patients, doctor, and other staff members to ensure verbal communication is clearly under satisfactory - equivalent method of communication
• Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or operate equipment
• May be required to administer CPR
• Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and radiation

Responsibilities

• Assist in the performance of quality, caring clinical dentistry.
• Become adept at assigned clinical and technical procedures.
• Aid the doctor smoothly and unobtrusively.
• Perform clinical and technical procedures under the supervision of a licensed dentist.
• Prepare the patient, operatory, and equipment to assist the doctor during examinations and treatment.
• Maintain awareness of comfort and safety needs of patients.
• Maintain equipment and inventory.
• Adhere to all required OSHA and health regulations.
• Travel to all North Bay locations.
• Interact in a positive manner with patients at all times.
• Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortable.
• Maintain a pleasant, caring, people-oriented team attitude at all times.
• Escort patients to and from treatment room/chair.
• Review with patient, or parent, areas where improvement is needed and give progress updates regarding treatment.
• Give patient instructions and demonstrate when necessary.
• Ensure patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before they leave.
• Perform patient care calls.
• Assist the orthodontist in the delivery of patient care.
• Understand basic dental terminology and learn practice specific terms.
• Evaluate patient oral hygiene and cooperation at appointments.
• Take impressions for study molds and appliances.
• Follow laboratory and sterilization procedures according to office protocol.
• Prepare teeth for bonding and assist doctor with bonding.
• Remove, size, and place arch wires to extent allowed by certifications.
• Work in a fast pace environment, while multi-tasking and learning quickly.
• Perform Electronic patient charting in Orthodontic software and ensure patient charts are complete and include necessary forms before performing treatment.
• Take patients records (photos, pano, ceph).
• Handle patient information in compliance with legal requirements, including HIPPA regulations.
• Maintain Confidentiality of business and client information.
• Maintain open communication with the Doctor(s), patients, Front Desk, and Office Manager.
• Clean / Sanitize instruments without cross contamination.
• Keep dental units ready, stocked and clean.
• Monitor inventory and alert the office manager to order supplies as needed.
• Maintain a welcoming an attractive office environment.
• Assist the marketing team in both internal and external marketing initiatives.
• Staff a minimum of two marketing events per quarter.
• Represent the company throughout the community.
• Be an active participant in team meetings, trainings, team building events, etc.
• Agree to, and work by, the team principles outlined in your training packet.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management and the doctor.