Position Summary - Signing Bonus $1,500
- $1500 Sign on Bonus - Comprehensive benefits pkg including Health Ins, Vision, Dental, retirement w/matching 5%, gym membership reimbursements, & uniforms*
A Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) performs a variety of dental assisting duties, within compliance of state regulations, to promote quality dental care for patients in a reduced stress, comfortable environment. An RDA assists the doctor, teaches patients how to care for their teeth, communicates effectively with patients, maintains equipment and inventory, and follows universal precautions and all OSHA and MIOSHA requirements to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff. As part of the overall clinic team the RDA will assist all other staff members as required and available with their duties.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
Assist the doctor during treatment
Prepare patients for treatment
Take and develop x-rays
Take diagnostic impressions
Perform instrument sterilization and infection control
Dental polishing and restoration placement
Clean and stock operatory
Control inventory of clinical supplies
Fabricate provisional restorations
Inventory control of laboratory cases
Make clinical notes regarding patient treatment
Place and remove rubber dams
Apply sealants
Remove sutures
Place amalgam restorations
Takes final impression for indirect restorations
All other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Exceptional human relation skills
Ability to maintain outgoing, friendly attitude with patients, staff, and doctor even under pressure
Ability to work with interruptions and to manage multiple priorities
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work unsupervised
Ability to handle conflicts and get along with people
Knowledge of Dentistry
Ability to maintain professional demeanor at all times
Exceptional verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Computer skills i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Dentrix, and Internet.
Radiology licensure
Experience with autoclave, suction, hand pieces, panorex, TMJ film, processor, plasma arc light, amalgamator, ultrasonic, vacuum form machine, O2/N20, air compressor, model trimmer, vacuum pump, amalgam separator, hydrim, stamatic
Job Specification
High school graduate or equivalent
Current Michigan RDA license
Dental experience preferred
CPR and first aid
ID: 2021-1570
External Company Name: My Community Dental Centers Inc.
External Company URL: http://www.mydental.org/
Street: 2353 S. Custer Rd Suite 1