Endodontic Dental Assistant Job in Dallas, Texas

(Job ID: 510969)

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Overview of Position: The Registered Dental Assistant (“RDA”) will function under the direct supervision of the Lead RDA for the primary practice location to which you are assigned as a circulating assistant in clinical and dental procedures. The RDA will provide patient and practice care including, but not limited to, personal assistance to our contracted Endodontists, patient monitoring and medical attention, as well as patient care and emotional support throughout treatment. The RDA will perform all dentistry procedures, clinical infection control procedures, cleaning and sterilization of dental instruments, as well as dental instrument tray setup and general operatory preparation. This position may require working at practice locations other than the primary practice location to which you are assigned. As such, travel based on scheduling needs among our clinics may be required to help fill temporary staffing vacancies and/or shortages. Primary Duties: • Ability to perform all phases of RDA duties for endodontics, endodontic surgery, and restorative procedures. • Ability to perform standard and radiographic methods. • Familiarity with dental terminology, materials, medications, and instruments used during dental procedures. • Perform the following supportive tasks to ensure efficiency of patient flow: clean, sterilize instruments, and set up trays, teamwork. • Adhere to strict safety guidelines and procedures to OSHA and office standards • Maintain and test equipment, including daily lubrication and sterilization of equipment. • Ability to instruct patients on post-operative care under the supervision of the dentist. • Communicate supply needs to the supervisor as necessary to maintain par levels. • Perform charting activities and document exam findings in patient record • Placing post-op/care calls • Maintain clean, orderly, and well stocked operatory and laboratory • Ability to plan work duties to ensure dental clinic efficiency • Knowledge of balancing a busy patient schedule flow • Must maintain compliance with ergonomic safety standards; be mindful of posture and regularly practice ergonomic stretches • Ability to use technology to function and complete tasks • Logging on to Company email daily • Responsible for ensuring that all duties, responsibilities, and operations are performed with the utmost regard for the safety and health of all personnel involved, including themselves with this in mind, and in support of our referring dental partners and broader patient community, it is imperative that we are fully staffed and clinically prepared a minimum of 5 days per week. Qualifications: • A High School Diploma or equivalent. • Must be licensed Registered Dental Assistant in the State of Texas. • Nitrous Oxide certified. • CPR certified. • Proficiency with Microsoft applications.