Dental Assistant -RDA (4366)

PRIMARY DUTIES:

     assists the dentists and hygienists in chair side procedures routinely done in a general dental practice

     responsible for preparation and setting up of instruments, materials, and equipment necessary for each procedure

     responsible for exposing and processing dental radiographs

     responsible for the sterilization of instruments, and the cleaning and routine maintenance of equipment and work areas

     schedules patients, does routine reception work

• accurately records information on patients records
• helps implement the processing of encounters and billing and bookkeeping procedures

     helps to identify related medical and/or social problems, fills out insurance forms

OTHER DUTIES:

     orders supplies and materials

     maintains inventory of supplies and materials as well as maintaining thorough and accurate documentation of inventory

     attend conferences and meetings of dental importance as needed

     other duties as assigned by supervisor

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• visual and auditory accuracy
• indoor setting
• shift length - 8 hours
• frequent use of computer
• extensive standing and walking
• frequent squatting, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting, climbing
• occasional sitting
• frequent telephone usage
• continuous conversational communication
• continuous repetitive grasping and manipulation of both hands
• occasionally working in confined, noisy areas
• occasionally lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
• occasionally pushing, pulling and positioning patients up to 200 lbs
• occasionally pushing, pulling and positioning (with assistance) patients over 200 lbs
• occasional exposure to electrical, chemical, gaseous and dusty conditions
• occasional exposure to patients with communicable diseases
• infrequent use of personal transportation
• understand/carry out simple/detailed, oral/written instructions
• memorize and retain instructions
• read and interpret detailed specifications
• able to respond quickly and calmly in medical emergencies

REPORTS TO:  Practice Manager

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent.  Successful completion of accredited certification dental assisting course preferred.  Current Registered Dental Assistant Certificate as established by the State of Texas, current CPR certification.

Skills:  Teaching and communication skills, Strong customer service skills, English/Spanish fluency preferred