Licensed Dental Assistant

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Now is the time to join Plymouth Smiles Dentistry. You will have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced professionals. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and gain valuable experience, apply today!

Licensed Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. The primary role of the Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) is to assist the dentist in gaining the patients commitment to the best possible treatment, with urgency. Key duties associated with assisting the dentist in starting treatment include : utilizing x-ray time to promote the good qualities of the dentist, learning the patients expectations while educating them with intra-oral pictures, using effective and anticipatory chair-side skills, and effectively supporting the dentists diagnosis after the examination when the patient asks questions. The RDA should abide by procedures needed for compliance with state and federal safety regulation, infection control, and permitted duties.

Responsibilities

• The primary role of the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is to assist the dentist as necessary to gain the patients commitment for the best possible treatment with urgency.
• Actively participate in the Perfect Patient Experience by striving to keep your patients focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual needs and concerns.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patients feel comfortable; prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling them to provide efficient, quality dental treatment.
• At the direction of the dentist, complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures of patients as appropriate.
• At the direction of the dentist, instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, and operatories in accordance with the American Dental Association guidelines.
• Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, HR policies and practices).

Qualifications

Benefits

Compensation Information $25.25-$35.00 / Hourly

PDS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are united in our mission to create healthier and happier team members.