RDA - Mobile School Program

WACO FAMILY MEDICINE • Waco, TX

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Registered Dental Assistant - Mobile School Program
REPORTS TO:Chief Dental Officer
EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of accredited certification dental assisting course preferred. Current Registered Dental Assistant Certificate as established by the State of Texas, current CPR certification.
Skills: Teaching and communication skills, Strong customer service skills, English/Spanish fluency preferred

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current Registered Dental Assistant Certificate as established by the State of Texas
• current CPR certification
• Teaching and communication skills
• Strong customer service skills

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of accredited certification dental assisting course preferred
• English/Spanish fluency preferred

Responsibilities

• assists the dentists and hygienists in chair side procedures routinely done in a general dental practice
• responsible for preparation and setting up of instruments, materials, and equipment necessary for each procedure
• responsible for exposing and processing dental radiographs
• responsible for the sterilization of instruments, and the cleaning and routine maintenance of equipment and work areas
• schedules patients, does routine reception work
• accurately records information on patients records
• helps implement the processing of encounters and billing and bookkeeping procedures
• helps to identify related medical and/or social problems, fills out insurance forms
• drive or assist in transporting mobile dental equipment between school locations (if required).
• provide administrative support in verifying insurance, scheduling, consent form collection, and follow-up care coordination.
• this role involve assisting as an RDA at other clinics requiring coverage
• orders supplies and materials
• maintains inventory of supplies and materials as well as maintaining thorough and accurate documentation of inventory
• attend conferences and meetings of dental importance as needed
• other duties as assigned by supervisor

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED