Registered Dental Assistant

<Job Summary>
Join our dynamic dental team as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), where your expertise will help create a welcoming environment for patients and support the delivery of exceptional dental care. In this vital role, you will assist dentists during procedures, manage patient comfort, and ensure smooth clinic operations. Your skills in chairside assisting, infection control, and medical documentation will directly contribute to improved patient outcomes and a positive experience for everyone who walks through our doors. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a fast-paced, patient-centered setting dedicated to excellence in dental health.

<Duties>

• Assist dentist in endodontic therapy, retreatment of endodontic therapy, apical surgery , bone grafting and implant placement. This offices uses true four handed dentistry with operating microscopes, CBCT and electronic notes.
• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments, setting up necessary equipment, and maintaining aseptic techniques to uphold the highest standards of infection control.
• Take dental X-rays using advanced imaging technology such as 3D scanners and medical imaging tools while adhering to HIPAA regulations for patient privacy.
• Manage patient records by updating medical and dental histories in EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems such as Dentrix or Epic, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of medical documentation.
• Monitor vital signs and assist with medical assessments to support safe treatment planning for all patients, including pediatrics.
• Provide excellent dental reception services by scheduling appointments, verifying insurance information, and guiding patients through their visit with professionalism and care.
• Maintain detailed medical records and ensure compliance with HIPAA standards; utilize medical coding knowledge for accurate documentation and billing processes.
• Support the dental team with, but not limited to, administrative tasks such as managing medical records, processing insurance claims, and coordinating follow-up care.

<Experience>

• Proven experience working as a Dental Assistant in a busy dental clinic environment with familiarity in general dentistry procedures.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, infection control practices, and aseptic techniques essential for safe patient care.
• Experience operating EMR systems like Dentrix or Epic; proficiency with TDO preferred.
• Skilled in taking X-rays, performing chairside assisting during various endodontic procedures including prosthodontics and endodontics.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, medical documentation standards, and medical coding to ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting while maintaining attention to detail and delivering compassionate patient care. Join us today to be part of a dedicated team committed to advancing oral health through exceptional service!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Record keeping • Patient follow-up care • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Vital signs • Prosthodontics • Medical claims processing • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical insurance coverage verification • Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) • Dental receptionist • In-person customer service • Oral surgery assistance experience • Dental insurance • HIPAA • Full-time • Operating room preparation • Greeting dental patients • Care documentation • Imaging studies • Mid-level • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Medical coding experience in outpatient clinics • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • 401(k) • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Treatment planning support • Endodontics • Paid time off • Electronic health record (EHR) management for billing and coding • Healthcare privacy protection • Registered Dental Assistant • Dentrix • Pediatrics • Health information regulatory compliance • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Implantology • Four handed dentistry • Filing patient billing claims • Operating medical imaging equipment • Medical assisting • In-person • Microscopy • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Clinical documentation standards • Managing patient records • Radiology • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling