Dental Assistant - Full Time

Now is the time to join Oak Forest Dental Group and Orthodontics. Registered Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. The primary role of the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is to assist the dentist in gaining the patient's commitment to the best possible treatment, with urgency. Key duties associated with assisting the dentist in starting treatment include: utilizing x-ray time to promote the good qualities of the dentist, learning the patient's expectations while educating them with intra-oral pictures, using effective and anticipatory chair-side skills, and effectively supporting the dentist's diagnosis after the examination when the patient asks questions. The RDA should abide by procedures needed for compliance with state and federal safety regulation, infection control, and permitted duties.

Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.

The primary role of the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is to assist the dentist as necessary to gain the patient's commitment for the best possible treatment with urgency
* prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling them to provide efficient, quality dental treatment
* At the direction of the dentist, instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
* Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, and operatories in accordance with the American Dental Association guidelines
* OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, HR policies and practices)

Equivalent to high school diploma or general education degree (GED), and specified training courses as mandated by state for certification, licensure, or registration
* Certifications/licenses/registrations as mandated by applicable state (e.g. coronal polish, radiograph exposure, ultrasonic scaling for orthodontic procedures, pit and fissure sealant application, etc)
* Medical, dental and vision insurance
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Child care assistance
* Paid time to volunteer in your local community
* Shift premium pay for eligible roles who work weekends

18.25-$25.50 / Hourly

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