Expanded Duty Dental Assistant

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics Job OpportunityRodeo 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:At least 1 years of dental assisting (EDDA) experienceMust have experience in multi surface filling and denturesActive CPR and AED trainingCurrent certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide preferredMaintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control trainingDental practice management software (Open Dental/Dentrix) experience helpfulSealant, Coronal Polishing, or PALS Certifications are all a huge plus!Bilingual (Spanish) is preferredEssential Functions:Assist the doctor in restorative procedures, composite fillings, crown and bridge, dentures, taking impressions, taking FMX, charting sterilization, placing rubber dam, pouring up models, root canals, and extractionsFocusing on Patient Safety and Team Safety as priority oneAdhering to OSHA and Infection Control Protocols, and disposing of sharps and clinical waste in a prompt and safe mannerMaintaining digital patient artifacts such as health history, insurance eligibility, treatment plans, pre-authorizations, lab requests, procedures, and appointment detailsEducating patients and parents on the benefits of good oral healthMonitoring the patient's physical and emotional well-being during the entire visitPreparing tray set-ups according to doctor preferences and planned proceduresEnsuring that exam rooms and operatories are cleaned, disinfected, organized, and stocked according to the required standards at the beginning and end of each patient interactionCharting existing treatment for new patients by updating the patient chart with entries for fillings, crowns, sealants, etc.Reviewing 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 clean surfaces, sinks, floors and common areas of exam rooms, operatories, reception, break rooms, restrooms, etc.Performs all other duties as assignedCompensation Range: $24-$28 per hourPhysical Requirements:Prolonged sitting and standing as neededAbility to lift up to 15 lbsBenefits:New Grads, start your careers with Rodeo!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 and 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.