What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Registered Dental Assistant position at Jefferson Dental and Orthodontics?
Who Are We?
We are Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics and we believe in taking a personal approach to dentistry. Since our humble beginnings in Texas in 1967, we’ve been a trusted friend for our patients near and far. At Jefferson, we understand it takes more than clinical excellence to earn a patient’s trust. It’s of the utmost importance that we all see the patient as a unique individual and demonstrate that their care plan is designed around each of their needs. We’ll do whatever it takes to put a smile on each patient’s face, so the rest of the world can see how amazing it is. We truly change people’s lives. Do you want to be a part of our life changing team?!
Our philosophy is simple: Our Care Changes People’s Lives. We treat our patients like family to provide the best dental experience because we know a happy, confident smile leads to a better life. We deliver the highest quality care, making dentistry convenient and affordable for everyone. Join our new Hygiene team for the opportunity to have a fulfilling career giving our patients the happy, confident smile they deserve.
What You’ll Do
• Coordinate with Dentist and General Manager to provide work direction and training to RDAs
• Instruments: Sterilize dental instruments and equipment for each patient; Organize and lay out instruments for use; Hand instruments and other materials to dentist during procedures
• Patients/Interpersonal: Question patients about their medical history and record the information for dentist's reference; Advise patients on effective dental care; Manage patients - help patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
• Patients/Clinical: Take x-rays of patients' teeth; Take impressions of patients' teeth for casts to fabricate study models or to fabricate a temporary; Make temporary crowns
• Assisting Dentist/Preparation: Prepare cements, composite, impression materials etc.
• Assisting Dentist/Patient Care: Use suction and swabs to keep patients' mouths clear and dry during procedures; Apply topical anesthetic to patients' mouths; Place and remove rubber dams, matrices and wedges; Apply cavity lines and bases
• Administration: Obtaining patients' dental records; Complete Dental Charting
• Infection Control: Perform dental infection control plan management to conform to CDC, OSHA and ADA standards. Follow clinical guidelines for sterilization, disinfection, instrument cleaning and dental treatment room disinfection
• Team Support: provide assistance in others areas of the clinic, as requested
• Community Outreach: As requested, promote JDC by attending neighborhood events or visiting local businesses and distributing flyers and “goodie-bags” to the public
• Organize and lay out instruments for specialized procedures
• Prepare cements, amalgam, composite, impression materials etc.
• Inventory control and management
• Make temporary crown
• Apply sealants after completion of certification
• Monitor nitrous patients after completion of certification
The Perks!
• Competitive pay and bonus structure – starting salary $17/hour and quarterly bonuses*!
• Growth and advancement opportunities for leadership roles
• Vacation and PTO
• $25,000 of Company-paid Life Insurance
• Wide variety of additional benefits including:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Health Saving Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Supplement Life Insurance for you or your dependents
• 401(k)
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Identity Protection
• Team Member Assistance Program
*Bonus potential based on achieving certain number of business objectives per month
Job Requirements
2 years of RDA experience
Valid RDA License required
CPR certification highly preferred
High School diploma or equivalent