RDA and DA

Overview

Join our dynamic dental team as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) and Dental Assistant (DA), where your skills will directly contribute to delivering exceptional patient care and supporting the smooth operation of our dental practice. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, friendly environment that values professionalism, precision, and compassion. As an integral part of our team, you will assist dentists during procedures, manage patient care, and uphold the highest standards of infection control and clinical confidentiality. Your expertise in dental procedures and patient management will help create a welcoming atmosphere for all patients, especially in pediatric and general dentistry settings.

Duties

• Prepare treatment rooms with dental instruments, materials, and equipment, ensuring sterilization procedures are meticulously followed according to infection prevention management policies
• Assist dentists during a variety of procedures including oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry with four-handed dentistry techniques
• Take and develop dental X-rays using digital imaging systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix, ensuring accuracy and patient comfort while adhering to HIPAA regulations
• Manage patient records accurately within electronic medical records (EMR) systems, documenting vital signs, medical history, and treatment details in compliance with clinical confidentiality policies
• Educate patients on oral health care practices, post-treatment instructions, and preventive measures while maintaining excellent patient care standards
• Perform dental sterilization procedures for instruments and equipment using aseptic techniques to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff
• Support the dental team by managing appointment scheduling through patient management software and coordinating patient flow efficiently

Experience

• Proven experience working as a Dental Assistant or RDA within a busy dental clinic environment with a focus on general dentistry or pediatric dentistry
• Familiarity with EMR systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix for managing medical documentation and records
• Knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, dental equipment operation, and medical imaging techniques including X-ray procedures
• Strong understanding of infection control protocols including sterilization procedures and healthcare infection prevention standards
• Experience assisting with specialized procedures such as oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, or pediatric dentistry is highly desirable
• Ability to perform chairside assisting confidently while demonstrating excellent communication skills with patients of all ages
• Certification in dental radiography (X-ray) is required; additional certifications in medical documentation or infection control are advantageous

Join us to make a positive impact on patients’ lives through dedicated care and technical excellence. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment that promotes professional growth while ensuring every team member feels valued and empowered.

Pay: $26.62 - $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• License reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

Free parking • Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Paid training • Patient scheduling systems • Anatomy knowledge • Hand hygiene • Continuing education credits • Dental office • Vital signs • HIPAA compliance • Prosthodontics • Part-time • Digital imaging • Dental care patient counseling • License reimbursement • Preparing dental treatment areas • Personal protective equipment (PPE) use • Image acquisition for patient care • Medical equipment operation • In-person customer service • Working with pediatric populations • Oral surgery assistance experience • Practice management software • HIPAA • Full-time • Care documentation • Clinic experience • Imaging studies • Mid-level • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical scheduling • X-Ray Certification • Preparing medical treatment area • Infection Control Certification • 401(k) • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Records management • Tuition reimbursement • Endodontics • Paid time off • Registered Dental Assistant • Dentrix • On-the-job training • Eaglesoft • Pediatrics • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Four handed dentistry • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • Medical assisting • In-person • Employee discount • Clinical confidentiality policies • Pediatric dentistry • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Professional development assistance • Radiology • Surface decontamination • Communication skills • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Referral program • Autoclaving