Registered Dental Assistant

Job Overview Join our dynamic dental team as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), where your expertise will directly enhance patient care and streamline clinical operations. In this vital role, you will assist dentists during procedures, manage patient comfort, and ensure the highest standards of infection control and safety. Your energetic approach and attention to detail will contribute to creating a welcoming environment for patients of all ages, especially in pediatric dentistry settings. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, supportive clinic dedicated to excellence in dental health.

Duties

• Chairside assisting for restorative, crown and bridge, extractions, implants, dentures, and hygiene procedures
• Taking digital radiographs
• Setting up and breaking down operatories
• Sterilization and infection controls
• Assisting with patient education and treatment presentation
• Maintaining clinical supplies and organization
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments following aseptic techniques to maintain infection control standards.
• Manage medical documentation and records accurately using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems such as Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or Epic.
• Monitor vital signs and medical history of patients to support comprehensive care and ensure safety during treatments.
• Provide excellent dental receptionist support by scheduling appointments, updating patient information, and managing patient flow efficiently.
• Educate patients on dental terminology, procedures, and post-treatment care while addressing their questions confidently.
• Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA regulations to protect patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.

Skills

• Proficiency with EMR systems such as Dentrix for managing patient records seamlessly.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, infection control practices, and aseptic techniques.
• Experience with X-ray procedures, including digital imaging and digital scanning.
• Ability to perform vital signs assessments accurately and support medical documentation efforts.
• Skilled in chairside assisting across various specialties like prosthodontics, endodontics, and general dentistry procedures.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure compliance with privacy standards in all interactions.
• Capable of operating dental software such as Dentrix efficiently while maintaining detailed medical records.
• Strong communication skills to serve as an effective dental receptionist and team player within a collaborative environment. Join us in delivering exceptional dental care with energy and professionalism! Your dedication will help us create healthier smiles while advancing your career in a vibrant clinic dedicated to continuous learning and compassionate service.

Qualifications

• Texas Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
• Experience with Dentrix preferred
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset

We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a patient-centered environment and wants to grow with a private practice. Reliability, professionalism, and a willingness to learn are highly valued.

Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Customer communication • Patient scheduling systems • Anatomy knowledge • Teamwork • Dental office • Patient question and concern management • Vital signs • Prosthodontics • Digital imaging • Dental care patient counseling • Electronic health records (EHR) management • Preparing dental treatment areas • Dental receptionist • In-person customer service • Oral surgery assistance • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Care documentation • Assisting medical staff • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental insurance • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Endodontics • Registered Dental Assistant • Dentrix • Dental x-ray • Eaglesoft • Pediatrics • Health information regulatory compliance • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Computer skills • In-person • Employee discount • Patient charting • Clinical confidentiality policies • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Communication skills • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling