Registered Dental Assistant

Job Summary

Join our dynamic dental team as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) / Dental Assistant, where your expertise will directly enhance patient care and streamline clinical operations. In this vital role, you will assist dentists during procedures, manage patient flow, and ensure the highest standards of infection control and clinical confidentiality. Your energetic approach and attention to detail will contribute to creating a welcoming environment for patients of all ages, including pediatric dentistry. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, patient-centered setting while supporting general dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry specialties.

Duties

• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing dental instruments and setting up necessary equipment in accordance with dental sterilization procedures and infection prevention management policies
• Assist dentists chairside during various procedures including oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry, ensuring smooth workflow and patient comfort
• Take high-quality dental x-rays and 3D scans using advanced medical imaging technology while adhering to HIPAA regulations for patient privacy
• Manage patient records accurately within electronic medical records (EMR) systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix, ensuring compliance with clinical confidentiality policies
• Provide exceptional patient care by taking vital signs, explaining procedures clearly using dental terminology, and addressing patient questions with professionalism and empathy
• Support dental reception duties by managing appointment scheduling through patient management software and coordinating patient flow efficiently
• Maintain strict infection control standards through proper dental instrument processing, aseptic technique, and adherence to healthcare infection prevention protocols

Qualifications

• Valid certification as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or equivalent credential required; experience as a Dental Assistant is highly preferred
• Proficiency in EMR systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix; familiarity with patient management software is a plus
• Knowledge of dental terminology, equipment operation, and dental assisting techniques including four-handed dentistry and chairside assisting
• Experience with dental x-ray procedures, including digital imaging and 3D scanning technology
• Strong understanding of infection prevention management, sterilization procedures, and aseptic techniques in a clinical setting
• Ability to communicate effectively using medical terminology while maintaining clarity for patients of all ages, especially pediatrics
• Knowledge of anatomy relevant to dentistry and proficiency in medical documentation practices

Join us in delivering outstanding dental care by combining your technical skills with a lively enthusiasm for helping others. We’re committed to fostering a supportive environment where your professional growth is prioritized—apply today to become an essential part of our dedicated team!

Pay: $26.53 - $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Paid training • Patient scheduling systems • Anatomy knowledge • Continuing education credits • Dental office • Patient question and concern management • Vital signs • Prosthodontics • Digital imaging • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical equipment operation • Dental receptionist • In-person customer service • Working with pediatric populations • Oral surgery assistance experience • Practice management software • HIPAA • Full-time • Care documentation • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Medical 3D scanning • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Medical scheduling • Dental insurance • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Records management • Endodontics • Paid time off • Surgical instruments • Registered Dental Assistant • Dentrix • On-the-job training • Eaglesoft • Uniform allowance • Clinical documentation • Pediatrics • Health information regulatory compliance • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Four handed dentistry • Operating medical imaging equipment • 401(k) matching • In-person • Employee discount • Clinical confidentiality policies • Pediatric dentistry • Patient education • Oral surgery • Managing patient records • Radiology • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling