Ortho Registered Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

The Dental Assistant works under the supervision of the Clinical Coordinator and is responsible for a wide range of tasks in the dental office - ranging from patient care and education to administrative duties to laboratory functions. Note: All employees need to be flexible and available to provide dental assistance and perform front desk duties based on the patient needs and as directed by clinic management.

Core Responsibilities

Instruments: Sterilize dental instruments and equipment for each patient; Organize and lay out instruments for use; Hand instruments and other materials to dentist during procedures

Patients/Interpersonal: Question patients about their medical history and record the information for dentist's reference; Advise patients on effective dental care; Manage patients - help patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment

Patients/Clinical: Take x-rays of patients' teeth; Take impressions of patients' teeth for casts to fabricate study models or to fabricate a temporary; Make temporary crowns

Assisting Dentist/Preparation: Prepare cements, composite, impression materials etc.

Assisting Dentist/Patient Care: Use suction and swabs to keep patients' mouths clear and dry during procedures; Apply topical anesthetic to patients' mouths; Place and remove rubber dams, matrices and wedges; Apply cavity lines and bases

Administration: Obtaining patients' dental records; Complete Dental Charting

Infection Control: Perform dental infection control plan management to conform to CDC, OSHA and ADA standards. Follow clinical guidelines for sterilization, disinfection, instrument cleaning and dental treatment room disinfection

Team Support: Provide assistance in others areas of the clinic, as requested

Community Outreach: As requested, promote JDC by attending neighborhood events or visiting local businesses and distributing flyers and "goodie-bags" to the public

Advanced Responsibilities

Organize and lay out instruments for specialized procedures

Prepare cements, amalgam, composite, impression materials etc.

Inventory control and management

Make temporary crown

Apply sealants after completion of certification

Monitor nitrous patients after completion of certification

Competencies for Excellence

Concern for Order and Quality: Keeps records, checks quality of work and documentation

Teamwork: Work to develop friendly and supporting atmosphere; Pitch in and help others

Self Management: Exhibit self-confidence when interfacing with the patient; Function effectively under pressure; Manage own behavior to prevent or reduce feelings of stress

Integrity & Credibility: Able to gain the trust and respect of patients, co-workers and managers; Exhibit professional demeanor

Customer Service: Adhere to proper clinical practices; Become a trusted advisor to the patient

Adaptability: Adapts to change in direction in order to support changing priorities

Diversity: Bilingual language skills; Adapts and integrates into diverse work group and patient population

Job Requirements

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Minimum age of 18 with High School Diploma or equivalent

RDA certification highly desired; Required within six months of hire

A minimum of 1 year experience in a professional dental clinic preferred

Intermediate to advanced computer use and data entry skills

Reliable transportation; Ability to work clinic hours: varies by location

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform this role.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Clinic positions Hours vary by location. Full-time five days a week including Saturday. Saturday is mandatory for all team members.

Travel

Occasional travel to assist alternate locations or training, as needed.

Review and Agreement

I have had an opportunity to review and ask questions regarding the duties and expectations of the position. My signature below indicates my commitment to provide excellence in all areas of my job responsibilities.

Jefferson Dental and Orthodontics