Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) at a modern dental practice (3+ Yrs exp req)

Seeking an experienced RDA in a woman owned, women operated general dental office. We are located in Concord.

Qualifications Required

- Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certification

- Proficiency in chairside assisting and dental assisting

- Tech Savvy ( Fully digital modern dental practice)

- Familiarity with HIPAA regulations

- Ability to perform X-Rays ( DEXIS Nomad experience is appreciated)

- Strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills

Daily responsibilities of an RDA at our Practice

- Check treatment rooms for cleanliness; make necessary changes

- Check and turn on treatment room equipment

- Gather and review patient charts for the day

- Accurately prepare trays for treatment according to each patient’s file

- Set up treatment room for each patient

- Clean treatment rooms after each visit by discarding all disposable items, assembling soiled instruments and placing them in sterilization area and cleaning treatment room surfaces with disinfectant solution

- Infection Control procedures for hygiene treatment area:

• Discard properly all disposable items from each visit
• Assemble soiled instruments and palace in sterilization area
• Clean treatment room surfaces with disinfectant solution
• Pre-soak soiled instruments in disinfectant
• Process instruments in ultrasonic cleaner tank
• Rinse and soak treatment trays in disinfectant
• Sort and package instruments by tray for proper sterilization
• Load, activate and vent the sterilization unit according to the manufacturer’s directions
• Store instruments and trays in appropriate places
• Maintain proper water level in sterilizer

- Assist Hygienists in cleaning and disinfecting operatory, charting and x-rays.

- Responsible for all sterilization procedures for Dr. Prabhakar and all Hygienists

- Mix required cleaning solutions and keep them fresh

- Clean sterilizers and ultrasonic cleaner tank

- Clean up treatment rooms at the end of the day, turn off equipment

- Check patient charts and laboratory work orders at the end of each day

- Maintain a supply inventory for treatment rooms and laboratory

- Submit supply order to Dr. Prabhakar/office manager as necessary.

- Communicate with patients in a friendly, understandable, and professional manner.

- Escort patients into treatment rooms and make them comfortable.

- Prepare patients for treatment; explain scheduled treatments to patients

- Check on patient comfort during treatment and help allay patient anxiety.

- Hand dental instruments to dentist in an accurate and timely manner

- Check on post – operative patients.

- Escort patient to the front office after the visit

Laboratory Duties:

• Pour and trim model
• Prepare for lab cases and impressions for pick up
• Assist Front Office Coordinator with telephone, filing and other front office duties
• Collect and dispose of all daily trash to the appropriate location

PROFICENCIES

• Good written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively and project a professional image when giving and taking information in writing, in person and over the phone.
• Strong analytical and negotiating ability with active listening skills.
• Exceptional leadership, management, and decision-making skills while meeting critical deadlines.

Advanced ability to:

• Explain complex information clearly and simply
• Take initiative and prioritize tasks; good time-management, problem-prevention and problem-solving skills
• Work accurately with close attention to detail
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Study and apply new information

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Shweta Prabhakar DDS Inc. complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will strive to make reasonable accommodations in order to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.

The expected physical demands of the position are described below.

• This position requires the employee to spend approximately 80-90% of his or her time working chairside with the Doctor, the balance of time (approximately 10-20%) is spent on other activities
• This position requires the employee to effectively communicate with coworkers and patients, by telephone, electronically and in person.
• This position requires the employee to effectively use a computer screen and interpret printed materials, software and other appropriate paperwork.
• This position may require the employee to transport, with or without assistance, up to 50 pounds of files, supplies and equipment such as computers and peripherals.
• This position may require the employee to access files or stock supplies in low cabinets and shelves.
• This position requires the employee to input information into computer systems and retrieve and work with appropriate paperwork, equipment and supplies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• RDA (Required)

Work Location: In person