What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dental Assistant - Patchogue - Full Time position at Sun River Health?
Position Summary:
The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) works under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist and provides a broad range of clinical support services to ensure high-quality patient care and operational efficiency. This role complies with all New York State laws and regulations governing dental assisting practices.
Key Responsibilities:
In addition to the general Dental Assistant duties, RDAs will:
- Educate patients on oral health and post-treatment care
- Collect preliminary medical histories and vital signs for dentist review
- Place and remove rubber dams
- Select and prefit provisional crowns
- Take impressions for study casts, diagnostic casts, space maintainers, orthodontic appliances, and occlusal guards
- Remove periodontal dressings and sutures placed by a licensed dentist
- Apply topical anticariogenic and desensitizing agents
- Place and remove temporary separating devices and restorations
- Remove temporary cement
- Take dental radiographs in accordance with Public Health Law
- Perform other authorized supportive services as directed by the supervising dentist
Qualifications:
- High School diploma/GED
- BLS/CPR certification
- Current registration as a Dental Assistant in New York State
- Completion of a recognized dental assisting program
- Radiology certification per Public Health Law
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment
Position Type: Full Time
Location: Sun River Health Patchogue
501 North Ocean Avenue
Patchogue, NY 11772