Registered Dental Assistant

Job Summary

Join our dynamic dental team as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), where your expertise will directly contribute to delivering exceptional patient care and supporting the smooth operation of our dental practice. In this vital role, you will assist dentists during procedures, manage patient interactions, and ensure adherence to infection control protocols. Your energetic approach and attention to detail will help create a welcoming environment for patients of all ages, especially in pediatric dentistry and oral surgery settings. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment committed to excellence in general dentistry.

Duties

• Assist dentists chairside during a variety of procedures including restorative, endodontics, prosthodontics, and oral surgery, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment following strict infection prevention management protocols.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (X-ray) while maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations and ensuring patient safety through proper aseptic technique.
• Manage patient records using electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Dentrix, Ascend, documenting medical history, treatment plans, and medical documentation accurately.
• Perform vital signs assessment and monitor patient well-being before, during, and after procedures to support comprehensive patient care.
• Support front desk operations by handling patient management software tasks, scheduling appointments, and assisting the dental receptionist with administrative duties.
• Maintain clinical confidentiality policies while ensuring all dental sterilization procedures are followed meticulously to uphold infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Valid certification as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or equivalent licensure required.
• Proven experience working in a dental clinic environment with proficiency in dental assisting techniques including four-handed dentistry and chairside assisting.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, dental equipment operation, and medical terminology relevant to dentistry.
• Familiarity with EMR systems such as Dentrix Ascend; experience with medical coding is a plus.
• Ability to perform X-ray procedures safely while adhering to radiation safety standards.
• Knowledge of pediatric dentistry practices and experience working with pediatric patients is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to educate patients about oral health care and treatment procedures effectively.

Embark on a rewarding career where your skills make a real difference! We’re dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that values your professional growth while prioritizing patient-centered care. Join us today and help us create healthier smiles every day!

Pay: $28.76 - $34.64 per hour

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Medical procedure preparation • Patient scheduling systems • Dental office • Equipment safety procedures • Prosthodontics • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Achieving HIPAA compliance • Treatment plan documentation • Dental receptionist • Patient assessment • Safety regulations • In-person customer service • Working with pediatric populations • Oral surgery assistance experience • Practice management software • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Medical coding guidelines • Care documentation • Clinic experience • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical scheduling • One-on-one patient counseling • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Records management • Endodontics • Registered Dental Assistant • Dentrix • Clinical assessment documentation • Pediatrics • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Four handed dentistry • Patient monitoring during surgery • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • Patient counseling • In-person • Clinical confidentiality policies • Pediatric dentistry • Documentation Handling • Patient education • Managing patient records • Communication skills • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Dental clinic experience • Radiation protection measures