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Marvel Dental

EXPERIENCED RDA

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What they do

A Dental Assistant assists dentists in caring for patient's teeth. Helps patients get ready for treatment; prepares equipment and supplies. May perform some dental procedures under the direction of a dentist, such as fluoride application, if allowed under state regulations. Works in dental offices.

$40,699 / year median in Texas

+29% projected growth

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Job Description

The Registered Dental Assistants (RDA) primary responsibilities are to provide the patient with quality care and to provide the doctor with quality assistance on patient procedures. CEREC trained d a is a plus.
Essential Functions:
dental assistant should provide outstanding customer service for the patient; make the patient the #1 priority; excellent chair side manner. dental assistant should Assist the doctor with all dental procedures including but not limited to dental assistant should Take directions from doctor dental assistant should Anticipate doctors clinical and treatment needs dental assistant should Performing patient oral evaluations Take, develop and mount accurate and high quality radio-graphs Various laboratory duties including provisional Lead by example; exercise good team work; have mutual respect for team; partner with team to create an exceptional experience for patient. Perform efficient and accurate procedures to help maintain doctors schedule and patient flow; create no patient wait time; maintain time flexibility for patient; be present, engaged, ready to work at all assigned shift times. 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 Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance Follow organizations safety policies and procedures Partner with doctors, hygienists, Office Leaders and support staff to maintain excellent patient service and integrity within the organization Have knowledge and understanding of dental terminology sufficient to perform job successfully Verify patient health history (basic health review, medications, understanding impact with dentistry) and document appropriately in patients chart. Accountability for successful performance of all job functions
Job Type:
Full-time 15$ hr to 25$/ hour
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$18.00 - $28.00 per hour
Experience:
DENTAL ASSISTANT
1 year (Required)
Work Location:
In person