Job description
We are offering a $5,000.00 sign-on bonus!!!
Job Summary:
The RDH is in a special position to provide our patients the most important health service: ongoing preventive oral care by cleaning, scaling and polishing teeth to prevent gum disease.
Responsibilities:
- Records treatment information on the patient's chart, including treatment rendered, the type of treatment planned and the amount of chair time, doctor time and assistant time needed for next appointment.
- Takes radiographs as directed by the doctor.
- Records evaluation of periodontal conditions, occlusal relations and extent of prophylaxis on dental chart to ensure a complete diagnosis and proper treatment plan by the dentist.
- Provides customer service support to patients by escorting them to and from the treatment room.
- Administers Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen to patients as applicable.
- Applies non‑aerosol and non‑caustic topical agents and pit and fissure sealants.
- Removes excess cement from supragingival surfaces of teeth.
- Assists doctor during clinical exam and record findings and recommendations.
- Performs oral cancer exam on all patients.
- Scales, polishes, and applies fluoride to patient’s teeth.
- Prepares all treatment rooms including, but not limited to, set-up, decontamination, sterilizing and sharpening all instruments, cleaning hand pieces and room, restocking supplies.
- Inspects patient’s oral cavity and charts lesions, existing restorations and missing teeth.
- Evaluates gingival health and health of all oral tissue.
- Executes root planning and Myofunctional evaluations.
- Educates patients on the importance of preventative care, the disease process and the role of bacteria; provides appropriate educational literature and instruction on home care.
- Cleans restorations and appliances (partials, dentures, etc.).
- Schedules patient’s next treatment appointment, or communicates with appropriate staff to ensure this is done before patient leaves the practice.
- Implements and monitors recall system; contacts patients who are overdue for a recall.
Hours:
- Hours: M-Th-7:30-4:30 Fridays- 7:45-2:00 pm
Qualifications
- Valid X-ray certificate
- Current RDH license
- CPR & first aid certificate
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