Dental Assistant Job in Terrell, Texas

(Job ID: 544149)

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Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)/Administrative Support (Floater) Job Description --- Position Overview: The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) supports the clinical team in providing high-quality dental care and ensures a safe, efficient, and positive experience for patients. The RDA is responsible for assisting during procedures, maintaining operatory readiness, and adhering to all regulatory requirements for infection control and licensure. --- Essential Duties and Responsibilities: · Greet and prepare patients for treatment, ensuring comfort and understanding of procedures. Obtain informed consent after explain what you will be done during the appointment. · Assist the dentist during all dental procedures, including exams, restorations, crowns, oral surgeries, and orthodontic work (if applicable). · Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays) as permitted by state regulations. Ensure all radiographs and pictures needed for insurance reimbursement are taken prior to doctor coming in. · Perform basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring models and trimming trays. · Sterilize and disinfect instruments and operatories following OSHA and CDC guidelines. Please initial your sterile bags. · Maintain accurate patient records, including charting clinical notes and updating health histories. · Provide post-operative instructions as directed by the dentist. · Ensure operatories are stocked, clean, and prepared for daily procedures. Ensure water spray level is optimal and all handpieces and etc are working prior to doctor coming in. · Monitor inventory and notify the appropriate team member when supplies need to be ordered. · Adhere to all HIPAA, OSHA, and state dental board regulations. · Support front office staff when needed, including scheduling or confirming appointments. · ITERO scanning and Invisalign delivery. · Chart existing dental treatment and create treatment plans · Print route slips for your patients for the day and fill them out completely · Write referrals for specialist care and take appropriate pictures and xrays · TikTok, Facebook and Instagram Post 3-4 times per week. · Creating and planning content, contests and promotions (videos and photo posts) Planning consists of alerting DR/Team if we need to dress up for a holiday or wear matching scrubs for a video or a post. If we need to buy “props”. Please allow a week for transit. · Responding to post comments on all social media platforms: · Responding to English messages in Facebook that have become cold leads to get phone number for · Sending email blasts and social media posts on the promotions · Drafting emails and posts using stock material and a content creation platform(i.e canva) send it out as a text blast. · Direct Mail campaigns: Designing and mailing campaign cards for summer, fall, use or lose it and other promotion periods. · Responding to google reviews: · Ensure schedule is productive and full, as this this is a team. · Making sure schedule is productive and full, a requirement of all team-members. --- Requirements: · High School Diploma or equivalent required · Maintain Current certification as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) in the state of Texas · Current CPR certification · Radiology certification as required by state law · Maintain current Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification (if applicable) --- Core Competencies: · Professional and courteous demeanor with excellent communication skills · Strong attention to detail and time management · Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced clinical setting · Commitment to patient care, safety, and confidentiality · Team player with a proactive and dependable attitude --- Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: · Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and use of hands · Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs · Exposure to bodily fluids, bloodborne pathogens, and chemical agents · Work duties assigned can changed at any time by Practice Director/Management depending on staffing and office needs. --- This job description outlines key expectations for the Registered Dental Assistant role and is subject to change based on the evolving needs of the practice. All employees are expected to maintain a high standard of professionalism and contribute to a positive work environment. ---