Seeking Registered Dental Assistant RDA

Benefits : Employee discounts

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Seeking a full time Registered Dental Assistant. The ideal candidate will needs to be available Monday thru Friday. Has excellent customer service skills, is well-organized and has great attention to detail. Must be familiar with all dental procedures, able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible while assisting the doctor as well as the other team members in the office.

Responsibilities

Welcome patients in the dental office

Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort

Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed

Sterilize instruments according to regulations

Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry

Undertake lab tasks as instructed

Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions

Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked

Schedule appointments

Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

Proven experience as Registered 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 and knowledge of Dentrix is a plus

Excellent communication and people skills

Attention to detail

Well-organized and reliable

High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred

Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

Certified Dental Assistant, Formally Trained or On the Job Trained Dental Assistant