Registered Dental Assistant

Company: Community Dental Partners
Location: Harker Heights
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Registered Dental AssistantReports to: Practice Manager, Regional ManagerKey Partnerships: Operations, Clinical, Support CenterDepartment: OperationsSalary: $14/hr (based on experience)Classification: Non-ExceptStatus: Full-TimeAbout this role: The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is responsible for supporting the Dentist during treatments, exams and treatment discussions with patients. This position is responsible for performing general RDA duties in collaboration with other team members. We are looking for team members who are focused on providing quality customer service and maintaining a strong professional relationship with others and a positive attitude.Job Responsibilities:

• Greet and prepare patients for exams, completing digital charting and verifying codes with precision.
• Capture quality x-ray images
• Assist dentist with a variety of treatment procedures
• Setting up and sterilizing exam and treatment rooms
• Discussing treatment options, importance and follow up recommended care
• Providing teeth polishing and sealant placement procedure (with required certifications)
• Supporting with patient treatment appointment scheduling as requested
• Sterilizing instruments and following cross contamination standards
• Creating positive and uplifting patient environments by patient engagement before, during and after visits
• Guiding parents and patients through post-care instructions
• Assisting patients with company-provided prizes and dismissal
• Understanding and adhering to HIPAA guidelines
• Other duties as assignedBasic Qualifications:
  • Texas Issued Registered Dental Assistant Licensing
  • Sealant Placement, Nitrous Monitoring and Coronal Polishing Certifications preferred (if 2+ years of experience, company provides courses)
  • Digital x-ray experience necessary
  • Digital charting experience a plusKey Skills and Abilities, Characteristics of a good fit:
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • Ability to work with minimal supervision, self-starter, and demonstrates initiative
    • Flexible and innovative; highly adaptable to dynamic business environment
    • High engagement; supportive of leadership and role model for company values and guiding behaviors
    • Strong demonstration of task completion and dedication to detail
    • Team Player and great interpersonal skills
    • Prompt and timely with work schedule
    • Amazing customer service skills, great at building relationships with new peopleBenefits:
      • 401(k)
      • Health Insurance (PPO/HSA)
      • Vision Insurance
      • Internal Dental Insurance
      • Disability Insurance (STD/LTD)
      • Life Insurance
      • Paid Time Off
      • Holiday Pay
      • Hep B and CPR Certifications
      • Company provided scrubs
      • Career Growth Opportunities
      • Company provided online learning coursesSchedule and Location:Monday-Friday
        One Location - Killeen Children's Dental & OrthodonticsCDP is an Equal Opportunity EmployerCommunity Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.INTERNAL ID: RDA200

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