Registered Dental Assistant(RDA)-Front Desk Float

Locally-owned dental practice has a M-Th(Monday through Thursday)RDA opening. The office focuses on sedation and same day dentistry. We have an in house milling machine and ceramics lab. We can do same day bridges and veneers. Any experience with Exocad is a huge plus, but not required. We are a mainly PPO office.

We use Open Dental for our practice management software.

We use the Medit i600 for scanning, and use Exocad for tooth, bridge and implant abutment design.

Hours are from 7:45-5:00 (Morning Huddle is at 7:45)
Responsibilities
Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.

Front desk experience with entering new patient information, insurance, treatment planning and dental insurance is required.

Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.

Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.

Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.

Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.

Provides diagnostic information by exposing radiographs; taking diagnostic impressions; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.

Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.

Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.

Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed and being cross-trained.

Skills and Qualifications
Use of dental technology (digital radiographs, digital impression scanning. etc.)
Dental health maintenance
Administration of topical anesthesia
Administration and/or monitoring nitrous oxide
Infection control
Exceptional bedside manner
Listening
Teamwork
Thoroughness
Self-Development
Insurance/Dental Front Desk Skills
Minimum Education and Experience
Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certification is required
1+ years of experience as a Dental Assistant preferred
Dental Front Desk experience required.

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Experience with Open Dental or similar dental software is preferred but not required
Attention to detail.

Well-organized, reliable and articulate.

Current TN RDA certification is a must.

Additional certification or training is a plus (e.g. EFDA)
Benefit Conditions:
Waiting period of 90 days
Health Insurance
Disability Insurance
401K
Sick and Paid time off.

COVID-19 Precaution(s):
Personal protective equipment provided or required
Temperature screenings
Social distancing guidelines in place
Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
Clinical Setting:
General Dentistry
Work Remotely
No
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Safety equipment provided
Uniform allowance
Experience:
Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
RDA license in TN (Required)
X-Ray Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person