Registered Dental Assistant

Job Description

Salary:

DAVID FRANCIS, DDS

REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT

THE PERSON

Are you compassionate, committed to excellence, and have a desire to serve others? Are you drawn to being positive and open-minded and unhappy with the status quo? Would you describe yourself as someone who is calm under pressure, listens to understand, and keeps an open mind? If you are an active and involved team player, who is dedicated to achieving goals and growth-oriented, we would love to talk to you!

Our ideal Registered Dental Assistant is:

Customer-focused. You are patient, compassionate, and build relationships with the patients.

A great communicator. You understand that proper communication enables our practice to reach our fullest potential in order to guide the patient in their journey to oral health.

A team player. Your team is the most valuable asset you have in your practice life and is a reflection of your commitment to excellence, quality and professionalism.

An expert assistant. You believe that quality assisting comes from planning well and thinking ahead in order to support the dentist to perform their best work for the patient. You understand how to be an advocate for the patient so they feel well-cared for during procedures and treatments.

Willing to learn and grow. You receive information well and are flexible when the needs arise.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The job responsibilities of this Registered Dental Assistant include, but are not limited to:

Escort patients to treatment rooms and support the patient until the end of their appointment

Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures

Take diagnostically acceptable radiographs and intraoral pictures for patients

Prepare and sterilize instruments, equipment, and treatment rooms

Document thorough and accurate treatment notes for treatment and procedures at the end of each appointment

Review and update patient medical history

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

2+ years assisting in a dental office

Exceptional written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills, with a friendly and approachable demeanor

Proficient computer skills and knowledge

Preferred

Experience in assisting during surgical procedures such as extractions, bone grafting, and implant placement.

Experience with iTero digital scanning or similar system

Knowledge in Eaglesoft

Desired

Experience with 3D printing

Experience with sedation

Awareness of biological dentistry or holistic health concepts

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Dental Assistant

Valid X-ray certificate

CPR & first aid certificate

Salary range: dependent on experience level