Registered Dental Assistant

<Job Summary>
Join our dynamic dental team as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) and become a vital part of delivering exceptional oral healthcare! In this energetic role, you will support dentists in providing comprehensive dental treatments, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining efficient clinic operations. Your expertise in dental assisting, infection control, and medical documentation will help create a positive experience for every patient. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about pediatric and general dentistry, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.

<Responsibilities>

• Assist dentists during a variety of dental procedures including restorations, extractions, prosthodontics, endodontics, and pediatric dentistry treatments.
• Prepare treatment rooms with necessary instruments and materials, ensuring aseptic technique and infection control standards are upheld.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays), including 3D scans when applicable, to assist with accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Manage patient records using Open Dental and Dexis to ensure all documentation complies with HIPAA regulations.
• Perform vital signs assessments and dental imaging to support comprehensive patient evaluations.
• Provide chairside assistance with four-handed dentistry techniques to maximize efficiency and patient comfort.
• Support administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, answering phones as a dental receptionist, and managing medical records and coding for billing purposes.
• Maintain a clean, organized clinic environment by adhering to infection control protocols and sterilization procedures.
• Educate patients on oral health practices and post-treatment care to promote ongoing dental wellness.

<Qualifications>

• Valid certification as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or equivalent licensure.
• Proven experience in dental assisting within general dentistry.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, infection control practices, and aseptic techniques.
• Ability to operate dental equipment including X-ray machines, 3D scanners, and medical imaging tools confidently.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients of all ages, especially pediatrics.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure patient confidentiality at all times.
• Familiarity with endodontics, prosthodontics, and other specialty procedures is a plus but not required. Embark on a rewarding career where your skills directly impact patients’ health while working in a supportive environment that values your professional growth!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $31.00 per hour

Work Location: In person