Registered Dental Assistant

Overview

Join our dynamic dental team as a Registered Dental Assistant in Extended Functions/RDAEF2, where your expertise will directly enhance patient care and clinical efficiency. In this vital role, you will perform advanced assisting procedures, support clinical operations, and ensure the highest standards of infection control and patient safety. Your proactive approach and technical skills will help create a welcoming environment for patients of all ages, especially in pediatric dentistry settings. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful difference in patients’ oral health journeys.

Duties

• Assist dentists during a variety of procedures including pediatric dentistry utilizing four-handed dentistry techniques.
• Perform dental x-rays and intraoral imaging with precision, adhering to all safety protocols and radiation safety standards.
• Manage patient records using electronic medical records (EMR) systems such as Eaglesoft, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing dental instruments, processing dental equipment, and maintaining aseptic techniques to prevent infection transmission.
• Take vital signs and medical history updates to support comprehensive patient assessments and treatment planning.
• Educate patients on oral health care, post-treatment instructions, and preventive practices tailored to pediatric dentistry needs.
• Support administrative tasks by managing patient flow, scheduling appointments via patient management software, and assisting the dental receptionist as needed.
• Maintain clinical confidentiality policies while handling sensitive dental documentation and dental records with integrity.

Experience

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant with extended functions certification.
• Familiarity with dental terminology, medical terminology, and clinical procedures across general dentistry, pediatric dentistry.
• Hands-on experience with dental sterilization procedures, infection prevention management, and healthcare infection control practices.
• Proficiency in using dental software such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft for scheduling, documentation, and patient management.
• Knowledge of dental equipment including X-ray machines, intraoral cameras, and other modern imaging tools.
• Ability to perform dental instrument processing efficiently while adhering to strict aseptic techniques.
• Strong understanding of anatomy relevant to dentistry along with excellent communication skills to educate patients effectively.
• Experience working within a fast-paced dental clinic environment that emphasizes clinical confidentiality policies and infection control standards.

Embark on a rewarding career where your skills directly impact patients' smiles! We value energetic professionals committed to delivering exceptional care in a collaborative setting—apply today to become an integral part of our dedicated dental team!

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Background check • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Direct patient care • Temporary • Patient scheduling systems • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Vital signs • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Pre-examination patient preparation • Dental receptionist • Safety regulations • In-person customer service • Working with pediatric populations • Practice management software • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Care documentation • Imaging studies • Mid-level • Intraoral cameras • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical scheduling • Preventive health (patient care) • Initial patient assessment • Hospital radiation policies • Patient history taking • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Treatment planning support • Records management • Registered Dental Assistant • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Pediatrics • Health information regulatory compliance • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Four handed dentistry • Medical equipment cleaning • Operating medical imaging equipment • Medical assisting • Dental Assisting • In-person • Clinical confidentiality policies • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Documentation Handling • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Safety standard operating procedures • Managing patient records • Communication skills • Technical Proficiency • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Radiation protection measures