Registered Dental Assistant in Stone

The Dental Assistant assists with oral surgery and other procedures under the direct supervision of a Dentist or Oral Surgeon. The person in this position is responsible for laboratory duties, obtaining and maintaining patient dental histories, escorting patients, and providing quality, compassionate care consistent with the policies and procedures of Holston Medical Group.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients with compassion and a friendly face
• Escort patients to and from the front desk and procedure room/recovery area
• Obtain and review dental histories and patient records, ensuring they are updated for returning patients
• Record patient charting and all physician notes in the Electronic Medical Record as directed
• Ensure the physician has reviewed treatment records, consents, and health histories
• Prepare patients for examinations and promote the good qualities of the physician while addressing individual concerns
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment; assist doctors to provide efficient, quality treatment
• Hand instruments and materials to the oral surgeon; keep patients' mouths dry and clear using suction or other devices
• Hold airways during surgery and monitor patients during recovery
• Record findings and change barriers during surgery
• Prepare tray setups for dental procedures and maintain adequate supply levels in each operatory, replenishing as needed
• Complete radiographs and intra‑oral pictures as appropriate
• Sterilize instruments and equipment as needed
• Clean each operatory in accordance with American Dental Association guidelines
• Perform laboratory duties, including molds, grinding, and preparing materials for making molds
• Use patient first values in assisting patients with needs
• Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care
• Follow policies and procedures set by Holston Medical Group
• Maintain communication with the Dentist/Oral Surgeon to ensure patient needs are addressed
• Maintain an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor in accordance with company policy
• Maintain strict compliance with state, federal, and other regulations (e.g., OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, HR policies and practices)

Education / Experience / Knowledge

• High School diploma or equivalent (required)
• Dental Assistant/Registered Dental Assistant (DA/RDA) preferred
• 0–2 years of experience
• CPR certified
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the dental field
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with others

Key Competencies

• Compassion
• Customer Focus
• Ethics and Values
• Learning on the Fly
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Problem Solving
• Informing

Physical & Mental Demands

• Essential: Communication with others to exchange or express information and ideas; detailed oral communication; accurate, neat, thorough work; operate standing for ~75% of the time; move on foot; bend at waist or spine; extend hands and arms; exert force on objects; perform diverse tasks with frequent interruptions; make appropriate decisions following policies; establish and maintain cooperative relationships.
• Marginal: Remain in a stationary position at least 25% of the time; lift up to 50 pounds occasionally; perceive attributes of objects by touch; work independently to improve operations; observe areas in multiple directions; identify and distinguish colours.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required of personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other tasks be performed as assigned. All job requirements are subject to revision to reflect changes or to accommodate individuals with disabilities.