Registered Dental Assistant

Join Walerga Dental GroupNow is the time to join Walerga Dental Group. You will have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced professionals. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and gain valuable experience, apply today!Registered Dental Assistant Extended Function II (RDA-EF)The primary role of the Registered Dental Assistant Extended Function II (RDA-EF) 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 II - EF should abide by procedures needed for compliance with state and federal safety regulation, infection control, and permitted duties.Responsibilities:Perform functions in accordance with the applicable state's Dental Auxiliaries Table of Permitted Duties and actively participate in attempting to achieve the Perfect Patient Experience® by striving to keep your patients focused on the best possible treatment with urgencyAttend to the patient's individual concerns and expectations.Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patients feel comfortable; prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling them to provide efficient, quality dental treatmentAt the direction of the dentist, obtain dental history and/or records from patient (review patient health history and careslips), complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures of patients as appropriate, instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care, and record patient charting and all doctor notes on treatment recordPrepare tray setups for dental procedures, present instruments and materials to dentists and keep patients' mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices and sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, and operatories in accordance with the American Dental Association guidelinesEscort patients to/from the front desk and introduce them to the Continuing Care ClerkMaintain adequate supply levels in each operatory, replenishing as neededQualifications:Equivalent to high school diploma or general education degree (GED), and specified training courses as mandated by state for certification, licensure, or registration requiredAssociate degree or one-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferredCertificates, Licenses and registrations as mandated by applicable state (e.g. coronal polish, x-ray exposure, ultrasonic scaling for orthodontic procedures, pit and fissure sealant application, etc.)While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk, hear, and smell. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Benefits:Medical, dental and vision insurancePaid time offTuition ReimbursementChild care assistance401KPaid time to volunteer in your local communityShift premium pay for eligible roles who work weekendsCompensation Information $23.00-$32.25 / HourlyPDS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are united in our mission to create healthier and happier team members.