RDA/DENTAL ASSISTANCE

Dental AssistantThe Dental Assistant will be responsible to provide a range of clinical procedures and staff support in a full range of dental operational services. Assist in the performance of dental and radiological procedures. Will assist in the coordination of day to day patient administration and office support activities.Provides chair side assistance to dental providers in the performance of dental procedures, to include operative, preventive, periodontal, endodontic, prosthetic, surgical and all other dental procedures as needed. Includes instrument transfer, isolation, oral evacuation, retraction, preparation of dental instruments and materials, charting, post-operative instructions and all other chair-side assisting duties.Prepares, sterilizes, organizes, and sets-up dental equipment, instruments and operatories to ensure that all dental sterilization/disinfection protocols are followed according to dental guidelines and Center policies and procedures.Monitors and maintains dental inventory, supplies and equipment such as; compressor, evacuator system, radiographic equipment, sterilizers, and light curing units etc. Assists in preparing dental supply orders as directed.Administers dental radiographs in accordance with providers' orders; assists in the monitoring and maintenance of radiation safety procedures and protocols. Radiology duties restricted to Registered Dental Assistants only.Develops and participates in all performance improvement activity relating to dental practice and ensures the dental component is in compliance with all regulations and standards.Provides excellent internal/external customer service via telephone, fax or face-to-face contact to assist patients with their health care needs.Assists with front office duties including but not limited to appointment scheduling, patient outreach/recall and appointment confirmation.Supports dental hygienists by preparing patients and patient treatment rooms.Performs general cleaning of dental operatories to include, but not limited to dusting of cabinetry and fixtures, cleaning dental chairs, removal of trash/biohazardous waste and removal of clutter to ensure a sanitary treatment environment.Maintain dental laboratory slips, recording incoming and outgoing dental cases. JOB QUALIFICATIONS:High school diploma or equivalent requiredMust have current, valid Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) registration from the TSBDE or, must be eligible to apply for and receive a current RDA license within the first year of employment as a Dental Assistant, refer to TSBDE- RDA requirements.Nitrous Oxide Certification PreferredMust complete the Continuing Education requirement by TSBDE on renewal of license/CertificateCertified in Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart AssociationBilingual English/Spanish preferredScheduled hours and/or work locations are subject to changeREQUIRED PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:Using fingers to make small movements such as typing or picking up small objects. Visual: Visual acuity necessary for the proper evaluation of a patient and to prepare or inspect documents or other materials. Ability to accurately view computer monitorsPhysical: