Registered Dental Assistant - Myers Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics - Sarasota, FL

Registered Dental Assistant
Schedule: M-Th 8 hours per day
Compensation: $19 - $23 per hour DOE
Summary: Assists the Doctor with dental functions as well as the preparation/clean up of treatment areas by performing the following duties.
Essential Tasks include the following but are not limited to:
Prepares work areas to include stocking, setting up, breaking down and cleaning/sterilizing as needed, verifying lab cases are checked in and checked out for patients on the schedule, making sure proper tray is set up.
Seats patients and completes the scheduled treatment, as well as provides oral or written pre-operative and post-operative treatment instructions, updating the Practice Management Software with new findings and next recommended treatment.
Assisting in the Hygiene Department with x-rays, etc. when needed.
Take necessary X-rays prescribed by the doctor following the Radiographic Imaging Policy (RIP).
Assists Doctor at chairside with four-handed dentistry, a variety of procedures and maintains Doctor's work schedule and patient flow between operatories, taking impressions per doctor’s recommendation.
Maintains general dental office equipment including but not limited to the suction system, X-ray processor and all sterilization equipment.
Follows all company policies and procedures paying special attention to patient care and safety.
Educate children and parents
Non-Essential Tasks include the following but are not limited to:
Provides support to office personnel when primary responsibilities are completed such as setting and confirming appointments and/or filling schedule for all providers to meet their daily goals and checking in with the Doctor/Office Manager.
Performs other related duties as assigned
Certifications:
CPR
X-rays
Benefits:
401K
Medical Benefits
Vacation and Sick Leave

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