Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - Avid Dental Group - Bellaire, TX

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Bellaire, TX

Job Description

Are you a skilled and compassionate Registered Dental Assistant seeking an exciting opportunity to join a cutting-edge dental practice? Look no further!
Our brand new, State-Of-The-Art dental practice is currently seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a Registered Dental Assistant.
QUALIFICATIONS

Active CPR and AED training
Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide (preferred)
Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training
Dental practice management software (Dentrix) preferred
Sealant, Coronal Polishing are all a huge plus!
Bilingual (Spanish) is a MUST

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Focusing on Patient Safety and Team Safety as priority one
Adhering to OSHA and Infection Control Protocols, and disposing of sharps and clinical waste in a prompt and safe manner
Maintaining digital patient artifacts such as health history, insurance eligibility, treatment plans, pre-authorizations, lab requests, procedures, and appointment details
Educating patients and parents on the benefits of good oral health
Monitoring the patient's physical and emotional well-being during the entire visit
Preparing tray set-ups according to doctor preferences and planned procedures
Ensuring that exam rooms and operatories are cleaned, disinfected, organized, and stocked according to the required standards at the beginning and end of each patient interaction
Charting existing treatment for new patients by updating the patient chart with entries for fillings, crowns, sealants, etc.
Reviewing the patient chart and health history prior to the doctor arrival and reconfirming the patient's chief concern
Taking diagnostic quality digital X-Rays and attaching them to the patient chart
Helping our Team clean surfaces, sinks, floors and common areas of exam rooms, operatories, reception, break rooms, restrooms, etc.
Performs all other duties as assigned

What We Offer:

Competitive pay and bonus structure – starting pay $16-19/hour based on experience and monthly bonuses of up to $10,000/year - Bonus potential based on achieving a certain number of business objectives per month

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Prolonged sitting and standing as needed
Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

Join us in providing high-quality dental care and making a positive impact on our patients' lives! If you are passionate about dentistry and meet the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply by submitting your resume and cover letter. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee discount
Paid time off

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Rotating weekends

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Bellaire, TX 77401 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Bellaire, TX 77401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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