Registered Dental Assistant RDA - El Paso, United States - Smile Center for Kids

Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The DA assists in the performance of quality, caring, clinical dentistry by aiding the doctor smoothly and unobtrusively during examinations and treatment. The DA performs clinical and technical procedures under the super­vision of a licensed dentist as well as prepares the operatory and equipment, gets the patient ready, and maintains awareness of the comfort and safety needs of patients.

Chart Recording

• Records treatment information on the patient's chart, including treatment rendered, the type of treatment planned and the amount of chair time, doctor time and assistant time needed for the next appointment.
• Assists the doctor by passing instruments, aspirating intra-oral fluids, mixing materials and medicaments during examinations or treatment.
• Provides customer service support to patients by escorting them to and from the treatment room and prepping them for care by the doctor.
• Exposes and mounts full mouth digital X-rays on the monitor.
• Prepares all treatment rooms including, but not limited to, set-up, decontamination,sterilization of all instruments, cleaning and restocking.
• Maintains cleanliness of the sterilizing area.
• Changes all chemical solutions, i.e., disinfectant soaks and sprays, sterilents, ultrasonic, and presoak.
• Reviews the patient's medical history, progress from the previous visit, if applicable, and the scheduled treatment plan with each patient.
• Takes impressions for diagnostic and opposing models.
• Ensures lights, units, nitrous equipment and automatic processors are turned on prior to the first patient.
• Applies non-aerosol and non-caustic topical agents and fluoride.
• Removes post-extraction and periodontal dressings.
• Helps administer nitrous oxide to patients as applicable.
• Cleans hand pieces, vacuum traps, and sharp instruments.
• Places and removes rubber dams.
• Pours and trims study models.
• Monitors incoming and outgoing lab cases.
• Orders supplies.
• Maintains plaster trap and lab counter areas.
• Maintains overall cleanliness of all areas of the dental office along with front office staff.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Skilled in the use of standard dental office equipment including: Autoclave, model trimmer, X-ray machine - Pano, Panoramic X-ray, X-ray processor, X-ray duplicator, ultrasonic,Oxygen and Nitrous Oxide, Laser, Intra Oral camera, Vacu-press, Paché gun, KCP 2000,Whip-Mix and hand pieces.
• Ability to take blood pressure, attach EKG leads, and read monitors.
• Knowledge of cross contamination and how to prevent it.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and changes.
• Ability to take radiographs, including FMX, Pano and anterior PA's.
• Knowledge of English composition, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Skilled in the use of standard office equipment including: telephones, calculators, copiers,fax, computers, and computer software (MS Excel, Word, Practice Management software).
• Ability to engender trust from the doctors, co-workers, and patients.
• Ability to work cooperatively with management, staff, and patients.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete tasks in a timely and independent manner.
• Ability to accept constructive criticism.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate and express thoughts and ideas competently.
• Ability to quickly grasp relevant concepts regarding duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to answer telephone calls and schedule new and returning patients.
• Ability to market the practice internally and externally.

Company DescriptionWelcome to the dental office of Smile Center for Kids.
Providing high quality dentistry for children and adolescents in a "child-friendly" environment. We focus on preventive care to help each child achieve a healthy smile that will last a lifetime Serving infants, children, and teens in El Paso, Texas and the surrounding cities of Horizon, Fabens and Clint, TX.
We are here to promote oral health and provide quality dentistry in the communities of El Paso, TX. We believe that when our patients' mouths are healthy, their bodies are healthier as well. All dental treatments are customized to fit each patients unique needs.

Company Description

Welcome to the dental office of Smile Center for Kids.\r
Providing high quality dentistry for children and adolescents in a "child-friendly" environment. We focus on preventive care to help each child achieve a healthy smile that will last a lifetime Serving infants, children, and teens in El Paso, Texas and the surrounding cities of Horizon, Fabens and Clint, TX.\r
We are here to promote oral health and provide quality dentistry in the communities of El Paso, TX. We believe that when our patients' mouths are healthy, their bodies are healthier as well. All dental treatments are customized to fit each patients unique needs.