Registered Dental Assistant

Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to join our dynamic dental team. In this vital role, you will provide exceptional chairside assistance, ensuring smooth and efficient patient care while supporting the clinical operations of our practice. Your expertise in dental procedures, infection control, and patient communication will help create a welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable and cared for. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative setting that values professionalism, precision, and compassionate service.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during a variety of dental procedures including general dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and pediatric dentistry.
• Prepare treatment rooms with necessary instruments and materials, ensuring all equipment is sterilized and organized according to infection control protocols.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays), including intraoral and extraoral images, utilizing digital imaging systems such as 3D scanners and CBCT when required.
• Manage patient records accurately within Open Dental Electronic Dental Record (EMR) system, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations for patient privacy.
• Perform vital signs assessments and medical history updates to support comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain a sterile environment using aseptic techniques and adhere to all infection control standards to prevent cross-contamination.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions in clear, understandable language.
• Collaborate seamlessly in four-handed dentistry setups to optimize workflow and reduce procedure time.
• Support administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, verifying insurance information, and assisting the dental receptionist as needed.

Skills

• Proficiency with Open Dental dental software platform for charting, treatment planning, scheduling, documentation, and billing.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and dental imaging techniques.
• Experience with X-ray procedures, including digital radiography and 3D scanning technologies.
• Familiarity with infection control protocols, aseptic technique, and sterilization processes within a dental clinic environment.
• Ability to perform chairside assisting efficiently while maintaining excellent patient rapport.
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations related to medical records management and data security.
• Ability to handle dental coding accurately for insurance claims processing related to general dentistry services.
• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with patients of all ages and backgrounds.
• Prior experience in dental assisting roles that involved general and cosmetic dental procedures. Join us if you're passionate about delivering top-tier dental care in a lively environment where your skills make a real difference! We value professionalism combined with enthusiasm—help us create healthy smiles every day!

Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

Background check • Free parking • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Record keeping • Direct patient care • Customer communication • Oral hygiene • Patient scheduling systems • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Vital signs • Prosthodontics • Medical claims processing • Part-time • Digital imaging • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Initial assessment (medical evaluation) • Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) • Dental receptionist • Medical coding • Contamination control • HIPAA • Full-time • Care documentation • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Intraoral cameras • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • 401(k) • Dental sterilization procedures • Sterile field contamination management • Insurance medical billing • Patient history taking • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Endodontics • Data management • Paid time off • Electronic health record (EHR) management for billing and coding • Healthcare privacy protection • Registered Dental Assistant • On-the-job training • Intraoral scanners • Health information regulatory compliance • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Dental treatment planning • Four handed dentistry • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • Patient counseling • 401(k) matching • In-person • Employee discount • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Clinical documentation standards • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Professional development assistance • Radiology • Opportunities for advancement • Communication skills • Open Dental • Autoclaving