What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) position at Corridor Family Dentistry?
Corridor Family Dentistry is looking for a gregarious, energetic person for a full-time RDA/EFDA. Duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Chairside assisting
- Setting up and breaking down of operatory
- Making radiographs (bitewing, periapical, and panoramic)
- Managing the office's infection control program, to include preparing and sterilizing instruments and managing the sterilization monitoring program
- Managing inventory/supplies and storage area
- Performing various office tasks as needed
- Taking impressions and pouring and trimming casts
- Tracking outgoing and incoming laboratory cases
- Maintaining a clean and organized laboratory
- Managing patient concerns in a friendly, professional manner
- Completing preventive maintenance requirements to ensure operation of dental equipment, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, scheduling repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques
- Protecting patients and employees by adhering to Federal requirements to include OSHA infection-control policies and HIPAA compliance
- Must possess a current certificate of registration to practice as a dental assistant issued by the Iowa Board of Dental Examiners.
- Must possess current Iowa certificate of proficiency in dental radiography.
- Must possess current CPR certification.
Competitive compensation package includes:
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- Paid Time Off
- Paid CEU
- Free dental care for staff (lab fees not included)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Assistant (Preferred)
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20