Registered Dental Assistant

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Overview

We are looking for a friendly, dependable, and motivated Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to join our growing dental team. The ideal candidate is passionate about patient care, works well in a fast-paced environment, and is committed to providing an exceptional patient experience. If you enjoy working with a supportive team and value high-quality dentistry, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Travel between office locations as needed.
• Assist the dentist during a variety of dental procedures by preparing instruments and anticipating clinical needs.
• Prepare treatment rooms before and after patient appointments.
• Take and process digital dental X-rays in accordance with state regulations.
• Ensure proper sterilization and infection control procedures are followed at all times.
• Maintain accurate patient records and chart clinical notes.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions.
• Assist with restorative, crown and bridge, extractions, root canals, dentures, and other general dental procedures.
• Take impressions, fabricate temporary crowns, and perform expanded functions within RDA scope of practice.
• Stock and organize operatories and clinical supplies.
• Help create a welcoming, positive experience for every patient.
• Support front office duties when needed, including scheduling and answering phones.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Minimum of 1 year of dental assisting experience.
• Proficiency with digital X-rays and electronic dental records.
• Knowledge of OSHA, CDC, and HIPAA guidelines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between office locations.
• Experience with Dentrix/Dexis

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Dental care.
• Employee discounts for immediate family members.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
• Established practice utilizing both modern and traditional dental techniques.

Pay: $17.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Application Question(s):

• Ability to travel in between both dental offices located in Windcrest and Schertz
• Experience with Dentrix?

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• Registered Dental Assistant (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Schertz, TX 78154 (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Free parking • Fabrication • Direct patient care • CPR Certification • Customer communication • Paid training • Medical chart preparation • Dental office • Maintaining an organized workspace • Dental assisting • Up to 50% travel • Dental care patient counseling • Post-session clinical documentation • OSHA • Preparing dental treatment areas • Dental receptionist • BLS Certification • Paid holidays • In-person customer service • Crowns placement • Oral surgery assistance experience • HIPAA • Full-time • Operating room preparation • Assisting medical staff • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental sterilization procedures • Disinfection procedures • Paid time off • Registered Dental Assistant • Dentrix • On-the-job training • Travel • Dental x-ray • Organizational skills • Dental equipment • Day shift • Stocking • Patient interaction • In-person • Employee discount • 1 year • Phone call management • Reliable transportation • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) • Managing patient records • Opportunities for advancement • Communication skills • Flexible schedule • Entry level