Registered Dental Assistant

• Description Under the supervision of Head RDA and Office Manager is a dental staff member working under a licensed Dentist (Pediatric or General).
• Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the dental act.
• Responsible for seating and dismissing patients, as well as preparing and caring for instruments and treatment rooms, mixing materials and archiving digital images.
• May perform other related work to include, but not limited to, making appointments, answer the phone, ordering supplies and scanning.
• Must be able to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Duties delegated are permitted under the Texas Dental Practice Act in accordance with the TSBDE rules and regulations.
• Responsible for compliance with other requirements affecting the Medical Center, such as State/Federal regulations, PCHM, DSHS, Standards and Compliance Standards. (United Medical Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.)

Requirements

Education: 1. High School graduate or Equivalent. 2. Graduate of an approved Dental Assistant program. (Preferred) 3. Certification by the Dental Assisting National Board Experience/Training: 1. Experience in Dental Practice Operations and Dental Software Systems. 2. Computer Literate. 3. Must have current CPR certification