Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Periodontal Center of Excellence is seeking a Surgical Dental Assistant for its highly respected and growing practice. As a Surgical Dental Assistant, this position will play a pivotal role in the company’s clinical excellence and customer satisfaction. Must have Perio or Oral Surgery full time experience. Please do not apply if you don't have full time Perio/Oral Surgery full time experience. We are looking for an experienced Surgical Assistant who has worked with a Periodontist or Oral Surgeon full time at least 2 years minimum.

Expectations
Delivering quality and compassionate care to patients
Required to communicate well, and in a courteous and clear manner.

Assist with exams
Prepare exam room
Seats patients in designated exam rooms in a timely fashion.

Taking medical history and noting changes / concerns
Taking x-rays and impressions
Make notes about procedures, progress, treatment recommendations, or other subjects in the patients' charts.

Assist with pre-operative consultations from time to time
Assist with surgery
Ensure that surgical instruments and the surgical operatories are properly cleaned, sterilized and organized before procedures begin and after they are finished
Screening, receiving, comforting, and physically discharging patients from dental surgical procedures.

Responsible for taking and checking vital signs, handling and passing instruments (including sharps), suctioning, retracting tissues, dressing surgical sites, and managing the patient during procedures.

Knowledge and use of 4 handed dentistry during procedures.

Performing post-op evaluations and care
This includes answering questions and providing home care instructions with patients and families.

Stocking supplies and operatories
Performing other related duties
Compliance with TSBDE rules as well as with ADA, CDC, HIPAA and OSHA standards is required.

Qualifications
Two years of surgical assisting experience, with Oral surgery or Periodontology, not general.

A friendly, personable disposition that leads to memorable patient experiences
An unrelenting commitment serving and caring for patients
A fast learner who seeks self-improvement and education
Maintain dependable job attendance
Dentrix experience preferred.

Required Certifications
Registered Dental Assistant
X-Rays
Basic Life Saving / CPR
High school diploma or equivalent
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person