Registered Dental Assistant

Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) and become a vital part of delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced, friendly environment! As an RDA, you will support dentists in providing comprehensive dental treatments, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining efficient clinic operations. Your expertise will help create a positive experience for every patient while adhering to the highest standards of infection control and clinical excellence. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and more, all within a collaborative team dedicated to oral health excellence.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists chairside during a variety of dental procedures including restorations, extractions, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric treatments.
• Prepare treatment rooms with necessary instruments and materials while maintaining strict aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (X-ray), ensuring proper technique and patient safety in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Perform vital signs assessments and medical imaging to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, post-treatment care, and treatment options to promote optimal oral health outcomes.
• Support administrative tasks including scheduling appointments as a dental receptionist, managing medical coding for billing purposes, and maintaining organized medical records.
• Operate advanced technology such as 3D scanners and digital X-ray equipment to enhance diagnostic capabilities.
• Collaborate with team members in four-handed dentistry to ensure smooth workflow and excellent patient experience.
• Uphold all infection control standards according to OSHA guidelines and maintain a clean, safe clinical environment.

Experience

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant or in a similar dental clinic setting with familiarity in general dentistry procedures.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, medical terminology, and infection control practices essential for effective assistance.
• Skilled in chairside assisting techniques including taking vital signs, medical imaging (X-ray), and aseptic technique application.
• Experience working with pediatric patients is highly desirable; certification or training in pediatric dentistry is advantageous.
• Ability to perform dental assisting duties efficiently while maintaining excellent communication skills with patients and team members.
• Certification in radiography (X-ray) is required; additional certifications in endodontics or prosthodontics are beneficial. Join us to make a difference through compassionate care, technical expertise, and teamwork! We are committed to supporting your professional growth while providing a rewarding environment where your skills truly shine.

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Work Location: In person