POSITION TITLE : Registered Dental Assistant

We are an established private Practice in Edmond specializing in general dentistry, implants, and cosmetics. We are looking for an outgoing, self-motivated and professional dental assistant. The position is full time 4 days a week, Tuesday through Friday from 8 to 5. Medical and dental benefits available.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Verify patient health history (basic health review, medications, understanding impact with dentistry) and document appropriately in patients chart.
• Take proper FMX, PA, and BW’s and intraoral photos when needed
• Prepare patient for doctor exam
• Prep doctor on patient concerns and areas of issue before the doctor does examination
• Review patient chart prior to doctor arrival and log appropriate patient data during exam and treatment as well as transcribe doctor notes in patient chart
• Explain steps of procedures with patients
• Hands off patients to front desk and relays what has been done and what the patient needs to come back for
• Follow all OSHA and HIPPA guidelines.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment
• Be present in room and chart for doctor while she does the examination
• Have a compassionate and informative bedside manner with patients
• Have excellent written and verbal communication
• Maintain outgoing and friendly attitude towards patients and other employees when under pressure. Respect others at all times is a must!
• Order and keep track of all dental supplies. Communicate with hygienist and doctor on this.
• Apply fluoride desensitizer and/or varnish when necessary for hygienist
• Comprehensive understanding of all dental instruments
• Be present, engaged and ready to work at all times.
• Be punctual and reliable
• Complete clinical tasks under required time frames
• Call on recall when there is down time
• Experience using Dentrix is preferred
• Be a TEAM PLAYER!!

EXPERIENCE :

• Dental Assitant: 1 year (Preferred)

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION :

• RDA (required)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Based on years of experience

Application Questions
You have requested that really ask candidates the following questions:

• Do you have the following license or certification: Registered Dental Assistant?
• Are you authorized to work in the following country: United States?
• Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Edmond, OK 73013: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location