Registered Dental Assistant

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to join our vibrant dental team. In this role, you will play a vital part in delivering exceptional patient care by supporting dentists during procedures, managing clinical operations, and ensuring a smooth patient experience. Your expertise in dental assisting, infection control, and dental technology will help us uphold the highest standards of clinical excellence and patient safety. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a dynamic healthcare environment focused on general dentistry and specialized treatments such as pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, and prosthodontics.

Duties

• Assist dentists chairside during various procedures including restorations, extractions, oral surgery, endodontics, and prosthodontics.
• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing dental instruments and ensuring all equipment is functioning properly according to infection prevention management protocols.
• Take and develop dental x-rays and 3D scans while maintaining strict adherence to dental x-ray safety standards and HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.
• Manage patient records using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems such as Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or Epic; document medical history, vital signs, and treatment details accurately.
• Provide patient care by explaining procedures, answering questions, and assisting with medical documentation to ensure comfort and understanding.
• Support administrative tasks including patient management software updates, appointment scheduling, and coordinating with the dental receptionist for seamless clinic operations.
• Maintain clinical confidentiality policies while practicing aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control standards for all dental equipment and sterilization procedures.
• Assist with medical imaging procedures using appropriate techniques for accurate diagnosis while ensuring patient safety.
• Support the processing of dental instruments to meet sterilization standards and facilitate four-handed dentistry for efficient workflow.
• Stay updated on dental terminology, anatomy knowledge, and healthcare infection prevention practices to provide top-tier support in general dentistry settings.

Experience

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant within a busy dental clinic environment.
• Familiarity with EMR systems such as Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or Epic is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of dental equipment including X-ray machines, 3D scanners, sterilization tools, and other clinical devices.
• Strong understanding of infection prevention management policies including aseptic technique and infection control protocols.
• Experience supporting pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics or other specialty areas is a plus.
• Ability to perform dental assisting duties such as chairside assisting with four-handed dentistry techniques efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex procedures using dental terminology clearly to patients of all ages.
• Certification in radiography (dental x-ray) is required; additional certifications in medical terminology or healthcare infection control are advantageous.

Join us in providing outstanding dental care where your skills make a real difference! We value energetic professionals committed to excellence in patient management and clinical support—ready to grow their career in a supportive environment that emphasizes safety, innovation, and compassionate care.

Pay: $15.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Uniform allowance

Work Location: In person

Chairside assisting • Free parking • Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Patient scheduling systems • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Equipment safety procedures • Vital signs • HIPAA compliance • Prosthodontics • Surgery • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Image acquisition for patient care • Medical equipment operation • Dental receptionist • Safety regulations • In-person customer service • Oral surgery assistance experience • Practice management software • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Care documentation • Clinic experience • Imaging studies • Mid-level • Diagnostic radiology • Medical 3D scanning • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical scheduling • Infection Control Certification • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Records management • Endodontics • Registered Dental Assistant • Dentrix • On-the-job training • Eaglesoft • Uniform allowance • Pediatrics • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Four handed dentistry • Operating medical imaging equipment • Medical assisting • In-person • Handling patient inquiries • Employee discount • Patient charting • Clinical confidentiality policies • Pediatric dentistry • Patient education • Managing patient records • Radiology • Opportunities for advancement • Communication skills • Flexible schedule • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Radiation protection measures