What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) position at Graham Family Dental?
HIRING IMMEDIATELY! We are looking to add another experienced Registered Dental Assistant to our team at Graham Family Dental! We want someone with a good, lively personality that will help comfort and entertain our patients to make them more comfortable in the dental office during their treatment. The ideal candidate would have at least 3-5 years experience, well versed in crown and bridge, root canals, implants, dentures, partials, and restorative work. It would be wonderful if the applicant also had front desk experience. We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. Must be able to work independently. Pay depends on experience. Experience and degree is NOT required, however, I would prefer someone with experience. If no degree, candidate will have to have an extremely outgoing, personable personality.
Responsibilities
- Welcome customers in the dental office
- Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Schedule appointments
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Skills
- Proven experience as dental assistant
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
- Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18