Registered Dental Assistant

Job Summary
Join our dynamic dental team as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), where your expertise will directly contribute to delivering exceptional patient care and supporting our dentists in creating healthy, beautiful smiles. In this energetic role, you will assist with chairside procedures, manage patient records, and ensure infection control standards are upheld. Your enthusiasm and professionalism will help foster a welcoming environment for patients of all ages, especially in pediatric dentistry settings. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, supportive clinic dedicated to excellence in dental health.

Duties

• Assist dentists during a variety of procedures including general dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and pediatric dentistry, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
• Prepare treatment rooms with necessary instruments and materials, maintaining aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
• Take dental X-rays and medical imaging while adhering to HIPAA regulations for patient privacy.
• Manage patient records using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems such as carestack, ensuring accuracy in medical documentation and coding.
• Perform vital signs assessments and monitor patient comfort throughout procedures; provide chairside assistance with four-handed dentistry techniques.
• Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments with the dental receptionist, updating medical records, and maintaining compliance with HIPAA standards.
• Educate patients about dental terminology, treatment plans, and post-procedure care to promote understanding and cooperation.

Skills

• Proficiency with EMR systems like carestack for managing medical records and documentation.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, infection control practices, and aseptic techniques essential for safe clinical practice.
• Experience with dental X-ray procedures, including digital imaging.
• Familiarity with dental terminology and dental coding to accurately document procedures and support billing processes.
• Ability to perform chairside assisting efficiently in general dentistry environments as well as specialized fields like pediatrics.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure patient confidentiality at all times.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members including dental receptionists and other clinical staff. This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to advance their career in dental assisting while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives!

Level III dental assistant preferred

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Work Location: In person