What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Registered Ortho Assistant RDA position at Kaufman Family Dentistry?
Are you looking for a dental family that believes in Practicing With Love? If so, apply to join our compassionate, Patient-Centered Dentist office. At Texas Dentistry and Braces, we’re always striving to exceed expectations and provide care that goes the extra mile. We’re focused on patients first, helping everyone reach their dental goals. We are search of a friendly and experienced Lead Ortho Assistant.
Job Description:
The Lead Ortho Assistant is responsible for performing a variety of assisting duties while promoting quality dental care for our patients and a safe environment of minimal stress. The Lead Ortho Assistant is required to assist the doctor, teach the patients how to care for their teeth, communicates effectively with patients (parents if patient is a child), and follows universal precautions and all OSHA requirements. This Lead RDA will be also responsible for ordering, assist in training of new sterile techs, assigning duties, and ensure that the back office runs efficiently and effectively.
Dental Assistant Requirements:
- One year of Ortho Assisting Experience
- Dental Assistant License
- CPR Certification
- Bilingual a plus, but not required
- Travel to Mesquite, Terrell and Kaufman
Benefits:
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Time Off after 6 months
- Health, Vision, and Voluntary Life insurance
- Dental Employee Discount
- Supplemental Insurances
Dental Assistant Job Duties:
- Set up and seating patients for doctor- Makes sure rooms are properly stock, cleaned, and set up for treatment. Gives great patient care while following protocols for setting up patients
- Leads and trains team members with encouragement, respect, and understanding. Leads by example.
- Makes sure supplies are ordered and that equipment is running correctly. Trouble shoots problems in the clinic.
- Patient Notes and Documentation- Correctly documents all patient notes and initials correct forms. Makes sure consents, medical clearances, and prescriptions are completed
- Cheerfully assists the doctor chair side with all procedures
- Medical Records- Makes sure all records have been received for patient. Releases records to providers/patients needing copy
- Assist doctor by using appropriate materials and instruments while treating patients Follow all OSHA and Practice Safety Precautions Accurately take radiographs to decrease the need for retakes and exposure to radiation
- Treatment Plans/Charges- Makes sure that treatment plan charges assigned to patient, and discounts are correct