Dental Assistant

Rodeo Dental & OrthodonticsRodeo Dental & Orthodontics is one of the fastest growing, multi-specialty dental groups in the country. The company's team of 100+ award-winning doctors provide a full range of general dentistry, orthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, and board-certified pediatric dental services Rodeo locations throughout the United States.Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent requiredMust maintain an active Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) License registered with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE)Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) preferredCurrent certification to monitor Nitrous OxideMaintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control trainingDental practice management software (Open Dental/Dentrix) experience helpfulBilingual (Spanish) is preferredAbility to travelEssential Functions:Making patient safety and team safety the number one priorityAdhering to OSHA and Infection Control ProtocolsMaintaining and upkeeping digital patient informationPreparing tray set-ups according to doctor preferences and planned proceduresKeep exam rooms clean, disinfected, organized, and stocked according to the required standards at the beginning and end of each treatmentEducating patients and parents on the benefits of good oral healthMonitoring the patient's physical and emotional well-being during the entire visitReviewing the patient chart and health history prior to the doctor arrival and reconfirming the patient's chief concernTaking diagnostic quality X-Rays and attaching them to the patient chartHelping the Rodeo Team maintain office cleanliness and IC protocolCompleting daily assignmentsMonitoring and recording patient vital signsSuctioning, cutting sutures, and holding retractorsMixing amalgam, cement, and pulp paste and preparing impression materialsPouring, trimming, and polishing impression traysAssisting with bonding, banding, adjusting, and debonding orthodontic patientsPlacing and cementing bandsSetting up orthodontic brackets and removing excess cement from brackets and bandsMaking retainers, bleaching trays, and impressionsMaintaining crash cart equipment and suppliesWorking with oral and IV sedated patients in office and hospital settingsProviding excellent chairside assistance and anticipating next steps to stay in constant mental synchronization with the doctorEnsuring the patient and parent comprehends the post-op instructionsCompensation Range: $21-$25 per hourPhysical Requirements:Prolonged sitting and standing as neededAbility to lift up to 15 lbsBenefits:Growth and advancement opportunities in our specialty dentistry business lines, such as orthodontics and oral surgery, as well as in leadership rolesPTOCompany-paid Life InsuranceMedicalDentalVisionShort-term and Long-term DisabilityHealth Saving AccountSupplement Life Insurance for you or your dependents401(k)AccidentCritical IllnessIdentity ProtectionTeam Member Assistance ProgramEEO Statement:Rodeo Dental is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. Rodeo Dental is an equal opportunity employer and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.Rodeo Dental is also proud to be a pioneering certified B Corporation in the dentistry industry! As a certified B Corporation (B for Benefit) Rodeo strives to meet the highest standards for social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.