What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant: Traditional or RDA position at Bristol Park Dental?
Join our growing office and dynamic team!
Responsibilities for Dental Assistant
- Take and document patient dental history and updates, as well as overall health and medication history
- Assist dentist by handling supplies and instruments as requested
- Prepare tables and trays for dentist with necessary instruments and supplies
- Clean and sterilize instruments, and prepare treatment rooms as needed
- Take, expose, and mount high quality dental radiographs
- Ensure appropriate supply of equipment and materials
- Perform patient charting as instructed by the dentist
- Welcome patients and get them situated in the appropriate treatment room
Qualifications for Dental Assistant
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
- Current CPR certification preferred
- Radiology certification
- Preferred: 1-2 years of experience, Traditional DA welcomed!
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to follow outlined policies and guidelines
- Possess a professional and positive attitude
Skills
- Dental software experience preferred but not required
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Good organizational and multitasking abilities
- Problem-solving skills
Duties:
- Assisting chair-side
- Taking records, impressions, or x-rays
- Using computers to update electronic patient records
- Assisting with lab tasks as needed
- Assisting with front office tasks as needed
Work Remotely
- No
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
- Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
- People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
- Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $26
