Registered Dental Assistant El Dorado​/Southwest Arkansas region

Position: Registered Dental Assistant I - $3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS (El Dorado/Southwest Arkansas region)

Summary

Southwest Arkansas/El Dorado region - work schedule Monday-Thursday 7am - 5:30pm - Need to obtain CDL (Commercial Drivers License) after hire as duties will include driving mobile dental clinic van. $3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS.

Responsibilities

Makes patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair, prepares them for treatment, and obtains their dental records.

Assistants hand instruments and materials to dentists and keep patients' mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices.

Assists Dentist in the operating room as directed.

Disinfects instruments and equipment, prepares trays of instruments for dental procedures, and instructs patients on postoperative and general oral health care.

Prepares materials for impressions and restorations, takes dental x-rays, and processes x-ray film as directed by a dentist.

Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.

Handles instrument cleaning, sterilization/disinfection and re-circulation. Performs dental room/chair disinfection.

Reviews consent and medical history prior to treatment.

Reviews and maintains dental records documenting assessments and care provided.

Assists in patient/family education through written and oral explanation.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education

Certificate from college program or technical school approved by the AR State Board of Dental Examiners

Recommended Education

No specific recommendation.

Required Work Experience

Entry Level - Experience not Required.

Recommended Work Experience

Clinics - Related 1 year Pediatric experience.

Required Certifications

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners

Recommended Certifications

Certified Preventive Functions Dental Assistant (CPFDA) - Dental Assistant National Board, Inc

Company Overview

Arkansas Children’s is a hospital system dedicated to caring for children.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Arkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Further, Arkansas Children's will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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