Registered Dental Assistant

Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), where your expertise will directly enhance patient care and support our mission to deliver exceptional dental services. In this energetic role, you will assist the dentist during procedures, manage patient comfort, and ensure smooth clinic operations. Your skills in dental assisting, infection control, and medical documentation will be vital to creating a welcoming environment for patients of all ages. We are committed to fostering a positive workplace where your professional growth is supported and valued.

Duties

• Assist the dentist during a variety of dental procedures, including restorative, prosthodontic, endodontic, and pediatric treatments.
• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments, setting up necessary supplies, and ensuring an aseptic technique is maintained throughout all procedures.
• Take and develop dental X-rays, including 3D scans, while adhering to HIPAA regulations and safety protocols.
• Manage patient records using EMR systems such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft, ensuring accurate documentation of medical history, treatment plans, and medical coding.
• Monitor vital signs and medical imaging to support comprehensive patient assessments before procedures.
• Provide chairside assistance with four-handed dentistry techniques to optimize efficiency and comfort during treatments.
• Support the dental receptionist with appointment scheduling, patient communication, and maintaining organized medical records.

Skills

• Proficiency in dental terminology, anatomy knowledge, and infection control practices essential for safe clinical operations.
• Experience with EMR systems like Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or Epic for managing medical documentation and records efficiently.
• Knowledge of HIPAA compliance standards to protect patient privacy at all times.
• Skilled in taking X-rays (including 3D imaging), medical imaging interpretation, and performing vital signs assessments.
• Strong understanding of pediatric dentistry principles and experience working with children in a dental setting.
• Ability to perform endodontic, prosthodontic procedures, and general dentistry tasks with precision.
• Familiarity with dental assisting techniques such as aseptic methods, chairside assisting, and infection control protocols.
• Excellent communication skills to explain procedures clearly using appropriate dental terminology to patients of all ages. Join us in delivering outstanding dental care by leveraging your skills in a fast-paced environment that values professionalism, compassion, and continuous learning!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 5 years (Required)
• Registered dental assistant : 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Assistant (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• San Antonio, TX 78216 (Required)

Work Location: In person