Registered Dental Assistant

Job Overview Join our dynamic dental team as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), where you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and supporting the smooth operation of our dental practice. As an energetic and detail-oriented professional, you will assist dentists during procedures, manage patient records, and ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. Your expertise in dental assisting, infection control, and medical documentation will contribute to providing top-tier dental services across general dentistry and specialized fields such as pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, and endodontics. This paid position offers a rewarding opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, patient-centered setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists chairside during a variety of dental procedures including restorations, extractions, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry.
• Prepare treatment rooms with necessary instruments and materials, ensuring aseptic technique and infection control standards are maintained.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays), including digital imaging and 3D scans, while adhering to HIPAA regulations for patient privacy.
• Manage patient records using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft; document treatment details accurately and efficiently.
• Perform vital signs assessments and medical history updates to support comprehensive patient care.
• Support administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments with the dental receptionist, verifying insurance information, and managing medical documentation.
• Maintain a clean and organized clinical environment by following infection control protocols and sterilization procedures.
• Educate patients on oral health practices, post-treatment care instructions, and dental terminology to foster understanding and compliance.

Qualifications

• Valid certification as a Registered Dental Assistant with current licensure or registration as required by state law.
• Proven experience working in a dental clinic environment with knowledge of general dentistry procedures.
• Proficiency in EMR systems such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft; familiarity with Epic or other medical documentation platforms is a plus.
• Strong understanding of dental terminology, anatomy knowledge, infection control standards, and aseptic techniques.
• Ability to perform X-ray procedures safely while maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Experience assisting in pediatric dentistry settings is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members including dental receptionists, hygienists, specialists in prosthodontics or endodontics, and patients of all ages. Embark on a fulfilling career where your skills make a difference every day! We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment that supports your professional growth while delivering outstanding care to our diverse patient community.

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Diagnostic imaging equipment • Direct patient care • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Vital signs • HIPAA compliance • Prosthodontics • Digital imaging • Dental care patient counseling • Electronic health records (EHR) management • Preparing dental treatment areas • Initial assessment (medical evaluation) • Image acquisition for patient care • Medical insurance coverage verification • Dental receptionist • Working with pediatric populations • Oral surgery assistance experience • HIPAA • Full-time • Care documentation • Clinic experience • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Medical 3D scanning • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental insurance • Dental sterilization procedures • Patient history taking • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Endodontics • Paid time off • Healthcare privacy protection • Registered Dental Assistant • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Pediatrics • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Cleaning • Operating medical imaging equipment • Vision insurance • In-person • Employee discount • Pediatric dentistry • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Communication skills • Dental clinic experience