Registered Dental Assistant

Job Overview

Join our dynamic dental team as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and supporting our dental practitioners. This energetic position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, friendly environment dedicated to promoting oral health and patient comfort. As an RDA, you will utilize your clinical expertise and technical skills to assist with a wide range of dental procedures, ensuring smooth clinic operations and outstanding patient experiences. Paid positions are available, including internships, emphasizing our commitment to professional growth and development.

Duties

• Assist dentists during various procedures such as restorative, endodontic, oral surgery, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry treatments, ensuring efficient workflow and patient comfort.
• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing dental instruments, setting up necessary equipment, and maintaining aseptic techniques in accordance with infection prevention management policies.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (X-ray), including dental x-ray imaging and 3D scans, while adhering to safety protocols and radiation exposure guidelines.
• Manage patient records using electronic medical record (EMR) systems such as Eaglesoft, Dentrix, or similar software; ensure accurate documentation of medical history, vital signs, and treatment details.
• Provide patient management support by explaining procedures, answering questions, and ensuring patients feel comfortable throughout their visit.
• Maintain clinical confidentiality policies while handling sensitive medical documentation and medical records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Support dental sterilization procedures and infection control protocols to uphold the highest standards of healthcare infection prevention and control expertise.

Requirements

• Valid certification as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or equivalent licensure with demonstrated experience in general dentistry or specialized fields such as pediatric dentistry or oral surgery.
• Proficiency with dental assisting techniques including chairside assisting, four-handed dentistry, dental instrument processing, and aseptic technique.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, dental equipment operation, and medical terminology relevant to dentistry.
• Experience working with EMR systems like Eaglesoft or Dentrix; familiarity with patient management software is highly desirable.
• Ability to perform dental x-ray procedures safely and accurately while maintaining strict adherence to infection prevention policies.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with team members including dental receptionists and other healthcare professionals.
• Knowledge of healthcare infection prevention and control practices along with proficiency in medical imaging techniques.

Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to improving oral health through compassionate care and clinical excellence!

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Collaborate with healthcare professionals • Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Anatomy knowledge • Teamwork • Dental office • Patient question and concern management • Vital signs • Prosthodontics • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Image acquisition for patient care • Medical equipment operation • Safety regulations • In-person customer service • Oral surgery assistance experience • Practice management software • HIPAA • Full-time • Care documentation • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Medical 3D scanning • Patient safety • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Preparing medical treatment area • 401(k) • Hospital radiation policies • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Records management • Endodontics • Paid time off • Registered Dental Assistant • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Clinical documentation • Pediatrics • Health information regulatory compliance • Dental equipment • Four handed dentistry • Operating medical imaging equipment • 401(k) matching • In-person • Employee discount • Clinical confidentiality policies • Pediatric dentistry • Documentation Handling • Patient education • Safety standard operating procedures • Managing patient records • Radiology • Communication skills • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Radiation protection measures