Registered Dental Assistant

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Overview

Join our dynamic dental team as a Registered Dental Assistant in Extended Functions, Level 2 (RDAEF2), and play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and supporting our clinical team. This energized position offers the opportunity to utilize advanced dental assisting skills, including performing procedures that enhance patient outcomes and streamline clinical workflows. As an RDAEF2, you will work closely with dentists and other dental professionals to provide comprehensive dental services in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment. Your expertise will contribute to maintaining high standards of clinical excellence, infection control, and patient satisfaction. This paid position is ideal for motivated dental assistants eager to expand their skills and make a meaningful impact in general and specialized dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists with complex procedures including prosthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, and pediatric ensuring smooth clinical operations.
• Perform extended functions such as placing restorations, fabricating temporary crowns, and taking detailed medical and dental histories.
• Operate and maintain dental equipment including X-ray machines, 3D scanners, and medical imaging devices while adhering to all safety protocols.
• Manage patient care by taking vital signs, updating medical records, and providing pre- and post-operative instructions with professionalism and compassion.
• Ensure strict compliance with infection prevention management, aseptic techniques, sterilization procedures, and clinical confidentiality policies in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Utilize patient management software such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix to document medical records accurately and efficiently.
• Support front desk operations by assisting with patient management software use, scheduling appointments, and maintaining a welcoming environment for patients of all ages including pediatrics.

Skills

• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR systems) such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft for seamless documentation.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and clinical procedures across general dentistry specialties including prosthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, and pediatrics.
• Expertise in dental sterilization procedures, infection control standards, and healthcare infection prevention practices.
• Skilled in chairside assisting techniques such as four-handed dentistry to optimize patient comfort and workflow efficiency.
• Ability to operate advanced dental equipment including X-ray units, 3D scanners, and medical imaging tools while maintaining safety standards.
• Familiarity with medical documentation requirements related to HIPAA compliance and medical records management.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members like dental receptionists and hygienists while providing outstanding patient care.

Embark on a rewarding career where your skills directly enhance patient health outcomes! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities in pediatric dentistry, oral surgery techniques, infection control practices, and the latest dental technologies. Join us today to be part of a vibrant team dedicated to excellence in comprehensive dental care!

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Collaborate with healthcare professionals • Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Record keeping • Fabrication • Patient scheduling systems • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Vital signs • Prosthodontics • Surgery • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Achieving HIPAA compliance • Dental fabrication • Image acquisition for patient care • Medical equipment operation • Dental receptionist • Safety regulations • In-person customer service • Working with pediatric populations • Oral surgery assistance experience • Practice management software • HIPAA • Restoration • Full-time • Care documentation • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Medical 3D scanning • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical scheduling • 401(k) • Dental sterilization procedures • Patient history taking • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Endodontics • Paid time off • Registered Dental Assistant • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Perioperative Care • Pediatrics • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Four handed dentistry • Operating medical imaging equipment • In-person • Clinical confidentiality policies • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Safety standard operating procedures • Managing patient records • Communication skills • Post-operative care