Registered Dental Assistant - RDA
On-siteCrossville, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Assist the dentist with both administrative and clinical duties, including preparing patients for procedures, sterilizing instruments, setting up trays, and providing personal, medical, and emotional support. Perform chairside assistance during exams and treatments, administer nitrous oxide, and assist in dental and medical emergencies per OSHA protocols. Take and record patient medical and dental histories, vital signs, and diagnostic x-rays, while instructing patients on oral hygiene and plaque control. Maintain patient records, clean removable appliances, and ensure compliance with HIPAA confidentiality and safety guidelines. Expect frequent bending, standing, and handling of equipment up to 35 pounds.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED Certificate
- Diploma or certificate from an approved dental assisting program as accredited by CODA
- Must maintain the highest level of confidentiality to HIPAA standards
- Must adhere to strict safety guidelines and procedures to OSHA and office standards
- Must be comfortable seeing and able to maintain a professional demeanor and attitude while working around blood and unpleasant smells
- Must be detail-oriented in order to work efficiently in small spaces and maintain patient comfort
- Must be flexible and understand that job duties may change from time to time and that this individual maybe asked to assist in other areas of the office
- Must excel in forward-thinking in order to anticipate the needs of the doctor as well as the patient
- Must demonstrate active listening by giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
- Must demonstrate good reading comprehension by understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents
- Must demonstrate excellent communication skills by talking to others to convey information effectively
- Must be able to comfortably and efficiently handle multiple deadlines and task assignments
- Must be able to work both independently and cooperatively in team settings
- Minimum moving requirements of 35 pounds in order to transfer equipment and pack and unpack supplies
- Frequent bending, twisting, and position changes in order to examine and service patients
- Exceptional hand-eye coordination and control in order to use dental implements for exams, to provide dentist assistance, and mix and/or place materials on dental tools, products, and in mouths
- Near Vision—The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) as required for mixing and placing materials on tools and in mouths
- Must always represent the practice in a professional, pleasant, and cooperative manner
- Must maintain regular attendance and adhere to assigned work schedules and office policies
- Must be able to maintain CPR certification
Desired Qualifications
- Preferred two years of dental or orthopedic practice experience
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