Registered Dental Assistant

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to join our dynamic dental team. In this vital role, you will provide exceptional chairside assistance, ensure smooth clinical operations, and support patient care with professionalism and compassion. Your expertise in dental procedures, infection control, and patient management will help us deliver outstanding dental services in a welcoming environment. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills within a collaborative healthcare setting focused on general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, and oral surgery.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during a variety of dental procedures including restorative, endodontic, prosthodontic, and oral surgery treatments while maintaining a sterile environment.
• Prepare patients for treatment by taking vital signs, medical histories, and explaining procedures clearly to ensure comfort and understanding.
• Operate dental equipment such as X-ray machines, following infection prevention protocols.
• Process and sterilize dental instruments according to infection control standards and aseptic techniques.
• Take high-quality dental X-rays and assist with other diagnostic imaging as needed.
• Maintain clinical supplies, ensure proper sterilization procedures are followed, and assist in inventory management of dental instruments and materials.
• Uphold all clinical confidentiality policies and adhere to healthcare infection prevention and control policies at all times.

Experience

• 4 to 5 years experience working in a dental clinic environment is highly preferred, especially within general dentistry
• Knowledge of dental terminology, medical terminology, and anatomy related to oral health is required to support accurate documentation and effective communication.
• Hands-on experience with dental sterilization procedures, infection prevention management, and aseptic techniques is necessary to maintain a safe clinical environment.
• Familiarity with dental equipment including X-ray machines
• Strong understanding of dental assisting practices such as four-handed dentistry, chairside assisting techniques, and oral surgery support is important for success in this role.
• Certification in radiography (X-ray) is required

Join our team to make a positive impact on patients’ lives through excellent care! We value passionate professionals committed to clinical excellence, patient comfort, and continuous learning in a vibrant healthcare setting dedicated to health promotion and smile enhancement.

Expected hours: 24.0 – 32.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Medical procedure preparation • Patient rooming • Anatomy knowledge • Teamwork • Dental office • Vital signs • Prosthodontics • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Pre-examination patient preparation • In-person customer service • Oral surgery assistance experience • Patient safety measures implementation • Clinic experience • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Healthcare practice inventory management • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • X-Ray Certification • 401(k) • Sterile field contamination management • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Endodontics • Paid time off • Registered Dental Assistant • Pediatrics • Dental equipment • Four handed dentistry • Sterile processing inventory management • Operating medical imaging equipment • In-person • Clinical confidentiality policies • Patient education • 4 years • Radiology • Communication skills • Dental clinic experience • Paid sick time