Registered Dental Assistant

Job Summary

Join our dynamic dental team as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) (CDA), where your expertise will directly enhance patient care and streamline clinical operations. In this vital role, you will assist dentists during procedures, manage patient records, and ensure the highest standards of infection control and safety. Your energetic approach and attention to detail will contribute to creating a welcoming environment for patients of all ages. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills within a supportive team dedicated to excellence in general dentistry. We are a privately owned family practice that is team oriented and a happy work environment.

Duties

• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing and organizing dental instruments, ensuring compliance with infection prevention management and dental sterilization procedures
• Assist dentists chairside during a variety of procedures including, endodontics, prosthodontics, , providing four-handed dentistry support for efficiency
• Take dental x-rays and medical imaging such as 3D scans, ensuring accuracy while adhering to dental x-ray safety protocols
• Manage patient care by updating medical records, and documenting medical documentation in electronic medical record (EMR) systems in Dentrix
• Provide excellent patient management by explaining procedures, answering questions about dental terminology, and ensuring comfort throughout visits
• Maintain clinical confidentiality policies while handling sensitive patient information in compliance with HIPAA regulation.

Requirements

• Valid certification as a Registered Dental Assistant or Certified Dental Assistant with current licensure or registration in accordance with state regulations
• Proven experience working in a dental clinic environment with knowledge of general dentistry procedures and clinical protocols
• Proficiency in EMR systems in Dentrix, along with familiarity with patient management software
• Ability to operate dental equipment including X-ray machines, 3D scanners, and other clinical tools safely and effectively
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and provide compassionate patient care
• Commitment to maintaining clinical confidentiality policies and adhering to healthcare infection prevention standards

Join us in delivering exceptional dental care where your skills make a meaningful difference! This paid position is perfect for motivated professionals eager to advance their career while fostering healthy smiles in our community.

Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 – 35.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Collaborate with healthcare professionals • Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Teamwork • Dental office • Patient question and concern management • Equipment safety procedures • Prosthodontics • Dental care patient counseling • Electronic health records (EHR) management • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Surgical instrument organization • Image acquisition for patient care • Medical equipment operation • Safety regulations • In-person customer service • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Care documentation • Clinic experience • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Records management • Endodontics • Paid time off • Registered Dental Assistant • Dentrix • Intraoral scanners • Health information regulatory compliance • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Four handed dentistry • Operating medical imaging equipment • 401(k) matching • In-person • Clinical confidentiality policies • Documentation Handling • Patient education • Managing patient records • Radiology • Communication skills • Certified Dental Assistant • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Retirement plan • Dental clinic experience