Registered Dental Assistant

Private Practice with Full Time Opportunity
Convenient Hours promoting work/life balance
Competitive Salary with opportunity for advancement
Job Summary
Join our dynamic dental team as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), where your expertise will directly enhance patient care and streamline clinical operations. In this vital role, you will assist dentists during a variety of procedures, ensure the highest standards of infection control, and manage patient interactions with professionalism and compassion. Your skills in dental assisting, radiography, and patient management will contribute to creating a welcoming environment focused on optimal oral health outcomes. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your career within a supportive, patient-centered practice committed to excellence.

Duties
Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize dental instruments in accordance with infection prevention management and dental sterilization procedures.

Assist dentists chairside during procedures such as restorations, extractions, endodontics, oral surgery, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry.

Take dental x-rays using dental x-ray equipment while maintaining strict adherence to HIPAA and clinical confidentiality policies.

Manage patient records accurately using EMR systems like Dentrix, ensuring medical documentation is complete and up-to-date.

Monitor vital signs and medical imaging for patients, especially pediatric patients, ensuring their safety throughout treatment.

Provide excellent patient care by explaining procedures, answering questions, and ensuring comfort during visits.

Maintain a clean and organized clinical environment following infection control standards and aseptic techniques.

Assist with dental instrument processing and sterilization to uphold high standards of hygiene and safety.

Use knowledge of dental terminology and anatomy to effectively communicate with patients and team members.

Qualifications
Valid certification as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA).

Proven experience in general dentistry practice.

Team Spirit.

Proficiency with EMR systems such as Dentrix; experience with patient management software is preferred.

Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations, medical documentation standards, and clinical confidentiality policies.

Knowledge of dental x-ray techniques, medical imaging procedures, and infection control protocols.

Ability to perform chairside assisting with four-handed dentistry techniques efficiently while maintaining a focus on patient comfort.

Familiarity with dental instruments, equipment operation, sterilization procedures, and aseptic techniques.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain procedures clearly to patients of all ages; compassionate approach especially toward pediatric patients.

Basic knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy relevant to dentistry, and healthcare infection prevention practices.

Join us in delivering exceptional oral health care through your expertise as a Registered Dental Assistant! We are dedicated to fostering a positive work environment where your skills are valued and your professional growth is supported—all while making a meaningful difference in our patients’ lives.

Pay: $27.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
Employee discount
Health insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Uniform allowance
Work Location: In person