Oefinger Dental & Associates is hiring a full time RDA for our busy multi doctor practice, to provide extraordinary service for our patients. We are seeking an individual who is well-presented and has excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate is friendly, highly organized and works well with all personality types. Paid Vacation and Sick time, Paid holidays, Scrub allowance,401k plan, CE opportunities and Quarterly team building in a positive supportive working environment!
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 op clean and well-stocked
- Maintain accurate patient records
Skills
- 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
- 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)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person