Dental Assistant (RKM Clinton)

Certified Dental Assistant

Join RKM and make a difference in the community by providing care in an ambulatory health setting as part of a team.  Since 1999, our mission is to provide open access to quality patient centered healthcare in the communities in which we live. RKM Primary Care is a Federally Qualified Health Center with 11 clinics in 5 parishes

Responsibilities: 

·         Greet and seat patients

·         Take, record and report vital signs

·         Review medical history and inform dentist of any changes

·         Suction to help maintain a clear working field

·         Hand dentist appropriate instruments during procedure when instructed to

·         Dispose of biohazards and sharps in designated containers

·         Give post-operative instructions to patients when instructed

·         Chart pertinent notes per Dr. Dentist during exam

·         Set up with materials and instruments prior to seating patient.

·         Clean and disinfect operatory once patient is dismissed.

·         Maintain and order dental supplies and materials.

·         Maintain aseptic technique

Qualifications/Skills:

Dental Assistant Certification Required; EDDA preferred

Computer skills, experience with electronic health record a plus

Company benefits: Health, dental and vision insurance with voluntary supplemental policies. Up to a 5% match in 403b retirement plan; Paid vacation and sick time.

Employment Type: Full Time, Monday through Friday

Starting Salary Range: $12.94 – $21.38 per hour; up to 3% annual increases