REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT

We are looking for an upbeat, friendly, and patient-focused Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to join our team! This position is initially expected to last approximately 4-6 months to provide coverage for a team member on medical leave, with the possibility of transitioning into a long-term position. The ideal candidate is dependable, highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask in a fast-paced dental office while providing excellent patient care.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing and breaking down treatment rooms between patients
• Sterilizing instruments and maintaining proper infection control protocols
• Taking dental radiographs (current X-ray license required)
• Performing coronal polishing for prophy appointments (coronal polishing certificate/license required)
• Taking dental impressions
• Fabricating temporary crowns
• Providing four-handed dental assisting for a variety of dental procedures
• Assisting with administrative tasks as needed
• Monitoring inventory and ordering dental supplies
• Communicating effectively with patients and team members
• Helping maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming office environment

Qualifications:

• Current Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license
• Current X-ray certification/license
• Coronal polishing certification/license
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently as part of a team
• Friendly, positive attitude and a commitment to excellent patient care
• Dependable, professional, and proactive work ethic
• Dentrix experience is a plus

If you are a motivated dental assistant who enjoys working with patients and being part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $42.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Are you looking for full time or part time? If part time, what days are you available?

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• active RDA License? (Required)

Work Location: In person

Direct patient care • Customer communication • Coronal Polish Certificate • Dental office • Maintaining an organized workspace • Dental assisting • Part-time • Preparing dental treatment areas • Full-time • Assisting medical staff • Healthcare practice inventory management • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Preparing medical treatment area • Chairside coronal polishing • Disinfection procedures • Attention to detail • Registered Dental Assistant • Dentrix • Dental x-ray • Dental impressions • Organizational skills • Dental equipment • Room tidying • Four handed dentistry • Patient interaction • In-person • Clean workspace maintenance • Ordering supplies • Polishing • Communication skills • Radiology Certification • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Under 1 year • Dental crown fabrication