Job Summary:

The RDA assists in the performance of quality, caring, clinical dentistry by aiding the doctor smoothly and unobtrusively during examinations and treatment. The RDA performs clinical and technical procedures under the supervision of a licensed dentist as well as prepares the operatory and equipment, gets the patient ready, and maintains awareness of the comfort and safety needs of patients.

Essential Duties:

• Records treatment information on the patient's chart, including treatment rendered, the type of treatment planned and the amount of chair time, doctor time and assistant time needed for next appointment.
• Assists the doctor by passing instruments, aspirating intra‑oral fluids, mixing materials and medicaments during examinations or treatment.
• Provides customer service support to patients by escorting them to and from the treatment room and prepping them for care by the doctor.
• Takes radiographs and intra-oral photos as instructed by the dentist.
• Prepares all treatment rooms including, but not limited to, set-up, decontamination, sterilization of all instruments, cleaning and restocking.
• Maintains cleanliness of the treatment rooms, sterilization room, lab, patient and staff restrooms, and staff lounge area.
• Maintains all chemical solutions, i.e., disinfectant soaks and sprays, sterilants, ultrasonic soultions/tablet, and cold sterilants
• Performs weekly spore tests and monitors spore test results.
• Keeps detailed log of date of cold sterilant usages/disposal.
• Monitors ER kit supplies.
• Maintain proper maintenance of sterilization machines, e.g. proper addition and draining of water and or chemicals.
• Reviews patient’s medical history, progress from the previous visit, if applicable, and the scheduled treatment plan with each patient.
• Takes impressions for diagnostic and opposing models.
• Takes extra-oral photos for Invisalign treatments.
• Ensures lights, units,sterilization machines are turned on prior to the first patient.
• Applies non‑aerosol and non‑caustic topical agents and fluoride.
• Inspects patient’s oral cavity and charts lesions, existing restorations and missing teeth.
• Places and removes temporary sedative dressings and post‑extraction sutures and periodontal dressings.
• Helps administer nitrous oxide to patients as applicable.
• Cleans hand pieces, vacuum traps, and sharp instruments.
• Places and removes rubber dams.
• Places, wedges, and holds and removes anterior matrices.
• Obtains endodontic cultures.
• Dries canals with absorbent points.
• Tests pulp vitality.
• Places bases and liners on dentin.
• Removes excess cement from supragingival surfaces of teeth.
• Sizes stainless steel crowns, temporary crowns, and bands.
• Performs coronal polishing.
• Pours and trims study models.
• Monitors incoming and outgoing lab cases.
• Orders and stocks all dental supplies.
• Maintains plaster trap and lab counter areas.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Skilled in the use of standard dental office equipment including: Autoclave, model trimmer, X-ray machine, Panoramic X-ray, ultrasonic cleaner, Oxygen and Nitrous Oxide, Intra-Oral camera, Vacu-press, and hand pieces.
• Ability to take blood pressure, attach pulse oximeter and read monitors.
• Knowledge of cross contamination and how to prevent it.
• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism when exposed to stressful situations.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and changes.
• Ability to take radiographs, including FMX, Pano and anterior PA’s.
• Ability to engender trust from the doctors, co-workers, and patients.
• Ability to work cooperatively with management, staff, and patients.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete tasks in a timely and independent manner.
• Ability to accept constructive criticism

Education / Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in the dental profession

Special Requirements/Certifications/Licenses:

• Valid X-ray certificate
• Current expanded functions RDA license
• CPR & first aid certificate

If you qualify for this position, please apply!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Profit sharing

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work Location: In person