Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Confidential Manchester, TN 37355 $17

• $20 an hour
• Part-time, Full-time $17
• $20 an hour
• Part-time, Full-time We are looking for a Registered Dental Assistant who is familiar with dental procedures and can sufficiently take x-rays and work alongside the dentist.

You'll ensure excellent customer service and lift basic day to day procedural and laboratory dental tasks off the dentist's shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office protocols. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. Basic Assistant Responsibilities Welcome customers in the dental office Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed Sterilize and put away instruments Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry Undertake lab tasks as instructed Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked Schedule appointments Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures Obtain accurate periapical, bitewing, and panoramic x-rays Necessary Skills Proven experience as dental assistant Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods Understanding of health & safety regulations, OSHA & HIPPA Good computer skills Excellent communication and people skills Attention to detail Well-organized and reliable High school diploma; Dental Assistant License Additional certification or training is an asset (EFDA). Most weeks will be a 3-4 day work week.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$17.00

• $20.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Dental Assisting:

3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Tennessee Dental Assistant License (Required) X-Ray Certification (Required)

Work Location:

In person