RDA/DENTAL ASSISTANCE

Now Hiring Registered Dental AssistantsNow hiring registered dental assistants (RDA) across multiple clinic locations in the Austin and supporting areas! Join a growing dental team dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a supportive and mission-driven environment.In collaboration with patients, families (as defined by the patient) and staff across all disciplines and departments is responsible for providing chair-side assistance to the dentist.ResponsibilitiesAssist dentist with oral hygiene instruction.Take impressions of dentures for dental appliances.Order and maintain supply inventory.Perform procedures to comply with infection control policies and prepare operatories for patient treatment.Accurately and completely report and document status, care rendered, response to care, provider orders, contacts with patient and/or other healthcare providers.Attend daily patient care (unit) huddles and periodic informational (clinic) huddles, meetings, patient conferences, or planning sessions. These may be related to quality assurance, patient care and other related topics within the clinic.Participate in quality strategies to evaluate compliance with evidence-based guidelines, standards and to identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes.Ensure all tasks provided and associated with patient care, patient administrative processes and related duties comply with all regulatory and accreditation standards including The Joint Commission and CommUnityCare Standard Operating Procedures and CommUnityCare Policies and Procedures.Develop and maintain favorable internal relationships, partnerships with co-workers, including clinical managers, clinical support staff, providers and business office staff.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:High level of skill at building relationships and providing excellent customer service.Requisite skills and ability to perform certain dental tasks as assigned.Ability to utilize computers for data entry and information retrieval.Graduation from high school or equivalent.Completion of an accredited course in dental assistance.Experience in dental field preferredRequired certifications/licensure: Texas State Board of Dental Examiners Radiology, Jurisprudence and Infection Control certificates.CPR):Current healthcare provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course completion card and will be required to maintain a current CPR certification during employment