Registered Dental Assistant; RDA , Montgomery County, TX

Who Are We?

We are Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics and we believe in taking a personal approach to dentistry. Since our humble beginnings in Texas in 1967, we’ve been a trusted friend for our patients near and far. At Jefferson, we understand it takes more than clinical excellence to earn a patient’s trust. It’s of the utmost importance that we all see the patient as a unique individual and demonstrate that their care plan is designed around each of their needs.

We’ll do whatever it takes to put a smile on each patient’s face, so the rest of the world can see how amazing it is. We truly change people’s lives. Do you want to be a part of our life changing team?!

Our philosophy is simple:
Our Care Changes People’s Lives. We treat our patients like family to provide the best dental experience because we know a happy, confident smile leads to a better life. We deliver the highest quality care, making dentistry convenient and affordable for everyone. Join our new Hygiene team for the opportunity to have a fulfilling career giving our patients the happy, confident smile they deserve.

The Dental Assistant works under the supervision of the Lead RDA and are responsible for a wide range of tasks in the dental office - ranging from patient care and education to administrative duties to laboratory functions.

Note:

All employees need to be flexible and available to provide dental assistance and perform front desk duties based on the patient needs and as directed by office management.

• Prepare patients for Dentist examination through pre-exam evaluations, including iTero scanning, X-rays, medical history and obtaining vitals
• Build relationship with patients to ensure they comfortable and relaxed throughout visit
• Assist Dentist with dental charting, chair-side procedure assistance such as suctioning, swabbing, place and remove of rubber dams/matrices/wedges, application of topical anesthetic; and materials and instrument preparation including but not limited to cements, amalgam, composites, impression materials etc.
• Perform infection control to CDC ADA, and OSHA standards; sterilize treatment rooms before and after patient visits, sterilize instruments and other work areas
• Advanced duties include sealant application and nitrous monitoring after completing required courses Competencies for Excellence
• Communication and Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Expresses ideas concisely both orally or written;
  Tailors communication to specific person/audience; anticipates and manages effects of communication
• Concern for Order and Quality;
  Detail-Oriented:
  High standards for quality;
  Keeps records, checks quality of work and documentation;
  Must follow specific protocols to ensure compliance
• Teamwork:
  Work to develop friendly and supporting atmosphere;
  Pitch in and help others
• Self-Management:
  Exhibit self-confidence while interacting with patients and team;
  Functions effective under pressure;
  Manages own behavior to prevent or reduce feelings of stress
• Integrity & Credibility:
  Able to gain the trust and respect of patients and co-workers;
  Professional yet caring demeanor
• Adaptability:
  Adapts to change in direction in order to support changing priorities
  * Diversity:
  Adapts and integrates into diverse work group and patient population

• Competitive pay and bonus structure – starting salary $17/hour and bonuses of up to $800/month*!
• New Grads welcome!
• Growth and advancement opportunities for leadership roles
• Vacation and PTO
• $25,000 of Company-paid Life Insurance
• Wide variety of additional benefits including:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Health Saving Account
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Spending Account
  • Supplement Life Insurance for you or your dependents
  • 401(k)
  • Accident
  • Critical Illness
  • Identity Protection
  • Team Member Assistance Program
• * Bonus potential based on achieving certain number of business objectives per month

• Valid RDA License required within six (6) months of hire
• CPR certification highly preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent