What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant position at Community Dental Partners?
Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant
Route32
Some Traveling may be Required
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Orthodontic Assistant will support doctors during treatment exams and all necessary functions. RDA’s are responsible for performing all duties of a Registered Dental Assistant while providing quality customer service and maintaining a professional relationship and positive attitude with co-workers and patients alike.
This position will be responsible for and do the following:
- Greet and prepare patients for dental care
- Assist the orthodontist at the chair while they are engaged in any treatment of patients
- Excellent communication skills
- Must anticipate orthodontist's needs and be prepared for next steps
- Removal and placement of arch wired
- Tooth preparation prior to bonding
- Accurate computer charting
- Sterilization of chairs and instruments
- Responsible for oral hygiene instructions
- Placement and removal of brackets
Requirements
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
- Knowledge of dental terminology and dental procedures
- Familiar with Sterilization
- Familiar with OSHA guidelines and procedures
- Experience in a professional environment with direct patient contact preferred
- Previous experience required
- Bilingual a plus
BENEFITS OFFERED:
- Hep B Shot Series
- Scrubs
- Advancement Opportunities
- Competitive Compensation
- Health, Dental, Vision, 401K
- PTO
- Life Insurance
- Traveling stipend
Our Company is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Our Company is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Hours: TBD (must have a flexible schedule)
INTERNAL ID CODE:
CDP100
