Registered Dental Assistant I
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Job Description
ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.
This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.
CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account (https://www.myworkday.com/archildrens/)and search the "Find Jobs" report.
Work Shift:
Please see job description for details.
Time Type:
Full time
Department:
CC015060 Dental Clinic
Summary:
work schedule: Tuesday-Friday 7:30am-6pm (1-2 days each week will have an earlier start time of 6:30am)
Additional Information:
Registered Dental Assistant I assists the dentist in the treatment and care of dental patients and assists in educating patients in oral hygiene. Performs a variety of patient care, and laboratory duties, and works chairside as dentists examine and treat patients.
Required Education:
Certificate from college program or technical school approved by the AR State Board of Dental Examiners
Recommended Education:
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
Description
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.
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