Registered Dental Assistant
Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to join our vibrant dental team. In this role, you will provide exceptional chairside assistance, ensure smooth clinical operations, and deliver outstanding patient care. Your expertise in dental procedures, infection control, and patient management will contribute to creating a welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable and cared for. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills within a dynamic healthcare setting focused on general dentistry and pediatric dentistry services.
Responsibilities
- Assist dentists during a variety of dental procedures including oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry, ensuring all instruments and materials are prepared and sterilized according to infection prevention management protocols.
- Operate dental equipment such as X-ray machines, 3D scanners, and medical imaging devices while adhering to dental sterilization procedures and aseptic techniques.
- Take and develop dental X-rays in compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintain accurate medical documentation and records.
- Manage patient flow efficiently by greeting patients as a dental receptionist, updating vital signs, medical history, and ensuring patient comfort throughout their visit.
- Utilize patient management software such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix to schedule appointments, update medical records, and facilitate effective communication within the team.
- Maintain clinical confidentiality policies while handling sensitive patient information with integrity and professionalism.
- Support infection control practices by following healthcare infection prevention and control expertise guidelines and ensuring all dental instruments are processed correctly for reuse.
- Assist with dental instrument processing, sterilization procedures, and maintaining a clean clinical environment in accordance with OSHA standards.
- Provide education on oral health care tips tailored for pediatric patients and support general dentistry needs through four-handed dentistry techniques.
Experience
- Prior experience working as a Registered Dental Assistant is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, medical terminology, and clinical procedures related to oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatrics is required.
- Hands-on experience with dental x-ray techniques and dental sterilization procedures is necessary to ensure safety and quality standards are met.
- Demonstrated ability to follow infection prevention policies, aseptic techniques, and clinical confidentiality policies is critical for success in this role.
- Strong communication skills combined with a passion for delivering excellent patient care will enable you to thrive in our collaborative environment.
Join us to be part of a passionate team committed to providing top-tier dental care while advancing your career in a supportive setting!
Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
License/Certification:
- RDA (Required)
Work Location: In person
Benefits
OSHA (regulatory compliance area) • Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Record keeping • Profit sharing • Patient scheduling systems • Anatomy knowledge • Teamwork • Dental office • Vital signs • Prosthodontics • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Image acquisition for patient care • Dental receptionist • Safety regulations • 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 • 401(k) • Patient history taking • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Endodontics • Paid time off • Registered Dental Assistant • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Pediatrics • Health information regulatory compliance • Dental equipment • Cleaning • Digital dental impression taking • Four handed dentistry • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • 401(k) matching • In-person • Employee discount • Clinical confidentiality policies • Pediatric dentistry • Clinical documentation standards • Patient education • Managing patient records • Communication skills • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Paid sick time
Job Details
- Job Type
- Full-time
- Salary
- 28 - 35 USD hourly (56,000 - 70,000 USD annually)
- Median for Dental Assistant in CA: $50k/yr
- Specialty
- Dental Assistant
- Posted
- September 27, 2026
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