Registered Dental Assistant RDA - looking to hire full-time!

Dental Assistant Needed In KNOXVILLE, TN on November 04, 2024

KNOXVILLE / TN

Temporary Position
2024-10-28

Position
dental assistant
Rate
$27/hr
Date
November 4, 2024
Time
7:45 AM - 4:45 PM

EFDA experience preferred

Same day crown experience preferred


About Dental Co. Knoxville

Our goal is to offer our community and patients the highest standard of comprehensive dental care leading toward long-term, optimal oral health. We strive to create an environment that is welcoming and comfortable as patients become a part of our lifelong dental family.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as dental assistant

  • Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods

  • Understanding of health & safety regulations

  • Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus

  • Good computer skills

  • Excellent communication and people skills

  • Attention to detail

  • Well-organized and reliable

  • Time Management

  • Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) in the State of Tennessee


    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Prepares operatories and equipment for daily use in the morning as well as securing the same at the end of day.

  • Performs preliminary inspection of mouth and documents chart findings. May take blood pressure readings

  • Assists patients in completing health questionnaire and other clinic paperwork

  • Prepares tray of instruments and supplies required for the patient and serves as the dentist’s chair side assistant by handling the various instruments and supplies as instructed.

  • Sterilizes and polishes dental instruments, oils and cleans equipment per maintenance schedule

  • Performs routine laboratory work such as mixing fillings materials, pouring models etc., takes dental radiographs

  • Understands and observes all infection control procedures and performs weekly monitoring of sterilization equipment

  • Assists in removing or inserting temporary medical fillings and applies topical drugs as prescribed by the Dentist

  • Performs the charting of the mouth according to the dentists instructions. Instructs patients in proper oral hygiene techniques, proper nutrition for dental health and common oral problems.

  • Inventories and requisitions dental supplies.

  • Contacts patients, by phone and/or mail, to remind of upcoming appointments and to promote treatment plan completion

  • Performs necessary clerical duties including, but not limited to registration of patients, making appointments when necessary and operating a computer, including Microsoft Word and internet search functions.

  • Other duties may be assigned.


This job opportunity is available through onDiem. onDiem is a W-2 compliant staffing platform providing access to healthcare benefits, paid time off, and insurance coverage.

In order to provide all these amazing benefits, you’ll just need to get your onDiem account set up and verify your role as a dental professional. Some documents you may need:
• State License if applicable
• BLS/CPR certification
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