Dental Assistant - RDA - Mclennan County Medical Education And Research Foundation - Waco, TX

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Waco, TX

Job Description

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: Chief Dental Officer
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

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