Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

At Risas Dental  and Braces, our focus is providing quality and affordable dental care and braces for families everywhere.

Ourgoal is to think and speak a language that patients understand. For this reason, our Company Statement is We Speak Patient™. The result is happier, healthier Patients, and better opportunities for our doctors and team members.

We are seeking ahighly motivated,positive,and professional

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant, EDDA,to join ourRisas

Family.

OurEDDAsare empowered tobe more independent chairside wheneducatingpatients on dental treatment and oral health.

We invest in our employee's growth and development through cross training in several dental specialties. This is a great opportunity to expand upon your knowledge and advance in the dental field. Our EDDAsworkhands onwith the doctors,inprovidingexceptionalcare for our patients while working efficiently to maintain patient flow.

• Assists the doctorsat chair-side with all aspects of dental treatment
• Performs advanceddentalassistingtreatmentincluding coronal polish, sealants, crown prep, denture impressions and adjustments,packing cord,andClassII fillings
• Sterilize,disinfect,and prepare instruments andequipmentfor patient treatment
• Educate patients on general oral healthcare as directed by thedoctor
• Presenting treatment to patients based on Doctor recommendations
• Complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures of patients in an efficient and timely manner
• Record patient charting and all the doctor’s notes in the digital patient chart as directed
• Provides continuous support, training, and feedback to teammates
• Store and maintains inventory and adequate supplies in all dental workareas
• Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, HIPAA, and Risaspolicies and practices)
• Perform additional advanced duties as requested by Doctors or Office Manager

• Bilingual in Spanish/English
• High School Diploma or GED required
• EDDA Certification preferred
• 3years' experience in the dental field preferred
• X-ray certification
• Coronal polish certification
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Mustbe highly skilled, trained, andhave superior knowledge of dental clinical operationsandterminology
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the doctor and patients
• Must haveawarm,friendly, outgoing personality and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work within a team environment and lend support, as a team player,to teammates as needed.

Risas Dental and Braces offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12-hour shifts, 3 days a week
• Medical and vision benefits
• Free dental services
• Reimbursement for X-ray and Coronal Polish Exams
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuitionreimbursementopportunities
• And many other ancillary benefits

The working environment is fun, fast paced, challenging, and rewarding with opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Join us in this work. Begin a career that is full of meaning andvalue.