Orthodontic Dental Assistant
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We are Rodeo! Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics is one of the fastest growing, multi-specialty dental groups in the country. The company's team of 100+ award-winning doctors provide a full range of general dentistry, orthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, and board-certified pediatric dental services in 30+ Rodeo locations throughout the states of Texas and Colorado. If you are interested in growing your dental career, Rodeo offers many opportunities to increase your skill in all specialty procedures from orthodontics, endodontics to oral surgery. With all of our specialties offered at every Rodeo Dental office, Rodeo Dental is a great place to grow your career. Come GROW with US! QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent required Must maintain an active Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) License registered with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) preferred Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training Dental practice management software (Open Dental/Dentrix) experience helpful Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Making Patient Safety and Team Safety the number one priority Adhering to OSHA and Infection Control Protocols Maintaining and upkeeping digital patient information Preparing tray set-ups according to doctor preferences and planned procedures Keep exam rooms clean, disinfected, organized, and stocked according to the required standards at the beginning and end of each treatment Educating patients and parents on the benefits of good oral health Monitoring the patient's physical and emotional well-being during the entire visit Reviewing the patient chart and health history prior to the doctor arrival and reconfirming the patient's chief concern Taking diagnostic quality X-Rays and attaching them to the patient chart Helping the Rodeo Team maintain office cleanliness and IC protocol Completing daily assignments Monitoring and recording patient vital signs Suctioning, cutting sutures, and holding retractors Mixing amalgam, cement, and pulp paste and preparing impression materials Pouring, trimming, and polishing impression trays Assisting with bonding, banding, adjusting, and debonding orthodontic patients Placing and cementing bands Setting up orthodontic brackets and removing excess cement from brackets and bands Making retainers, bleaching trays, and impressions Maintaining crash cart equipment and supplies Working with oral and IV sedated patients in office and hospital settings Providing excellent chairside assistance and anticipating next steps to stay in constant mental synchronization with the doctor Ensuring the patient and parent comprehends the post-op instructions PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Prolonged sitting and standing as needed Ability to lift up to 15 lbs