Registered Dental Assistant
Company: Pacific Dental Services
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: May 9, 2022
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Job Description:
Now is the time to join the Bellevue Modern Dentistry. You will
have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced
professionals. If you're ready to take your career to the next
level and gain valuable experience, apply today! Registered Dental
Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and
laboratory duties. The primary role of the Registered Dental
Assistant (RDA) is to assist the dentist in gaining the patient's
commitment to the best possible treatment, with urgency. Key duties
associated with assisting the dentist in starting treatment
include: utilizing x-ray time to promote the good qualities of the
dentist, learning the patient's expectations while educating them
with intra-oral pictures, using effective and anticipatory
chair-side skills, and effectively supporting the dentist's
diagnosis after the examination when the patient asks questions.
The RDA should abide by procedures needed for compliance with state
and federal safety regulation, infection control, and permitted
duties. Responsibilities The primary role of the Registered Dental
Assistant (RDA) is to assist the dentist as necessary to gain the
patient's commitment for the best possible treatment with urgency
Actively participate in the Perfect Patient Experience by striving
to keep your patients focused on optimal treatment while attending
to their individual needs and concerns Maintain a clean, sterile,
and cheerful environment where your patients feel comfortable;
prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby
enabling them to provide efficient, quality dental treatment At the
direction of the dentist, complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures
of patients as appropriate At the direction of the dentist,
instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, and operatories in
accordance with the American Dental Association guidelines Maintain
strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations,
(e.g., OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, HR policies and
practices) Qualifications Equivalent to high school diploma or
general education degree (GED), and specified training courses as
mandated by state for certification, licensure, or registration
Certifications/licenses/registrations as mandated by applicable
state (e.g. coronal polish, radiograph exposure, ultrasonic scaling
for orthodontic procedures, pit and fissure sealant application,
etc) Associate degree or one-year certificate from an accredited
college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education
and experience preferred Benefits Medical, dental and vision
insurance Paid time off Tuition Reimbursement Child care assistance
401K Paid time to volunteer in your local community Shift premium
pay for eligible roles who work weekends Pacific Dental Services is
an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are
united in our mission to create healthier and happier team
members.
Keywords: Pacific Dental Services, Bellevue , Registered Dental Assistant, Healthcare , Bellevue, Washington
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