full-time 11 hours ago
Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
South Arlington Smiles
1450 Debbie Lane, Arlington, TX 76002
18 - 30/hr
About the Practice
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Job Description
We are looking for a competent dental assistant to work with our three amazing doctors. As a dental assistant, you’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. We are searching for someone that is highly organized with great attention to detail and able to function at a high level in a busy practice. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office policies and be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and ensuring procedures run as smoothly as possible. We are a privately owned, multi-doctor general practice that does a wide variety of exciting dental procedures.
Dental Assistant Duties & Responsibilities
- Welcome patients and seat them for treatment
- Prepare patients for treatments, ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment, and material needed for the procedure
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Assist the dentist and hygienists through 4-handed dentistry
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the operatories clean and well-stocked
- Schedule appointments
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Dental Assistant Requirements
- Proven experience as a dental assistant
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- The ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well organized and reliable
Benefits and Compensation
-Generous PTO and paid holidays
-Frequent production bonuses
-Stipend for dental care
-Hourly salary commensurate with experience
Pay: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Experience:
Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Dental Assistant Duties & Responsibilities
- Welcome patients and seat them for treatment
- Prepare patients for treatments, ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment, and material needed for the procedure
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Assist the dentist and hygienists through 4-handed dentistry
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the operatories clean and well-stocked
- Schedule appointments
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Dental Assistant Requirements
- Proven experience as a dental assistant
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- The ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well organized and reliable
Benefits and Compensation
-Generous PTO and paid holidays
-Frequent production bonuses
-Stipend for dental care
-Hourly salary commensurate with experience
Pay: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Experience:
Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Requirements
• Computer operation
• Registered Dental Assistant
• Attention to detail
• Dental assisting
• Registered Dental Assistant
• Attention to detail
• Dental assisting
About South Arlington Smiles
South Arlington Smiles is a modern, family-friendly dental practice in Arlington, TX focused on personalized, compassionate, patient-first care. Led by Dr. Talon Davis and Dr. Jordan Brunson, the team provides comprehensive preventive, restorative, cosmetic, emergency, implant, orthodontic, and sedation services. The practice combines advanced technology—including digital scanning, CBCT imaging, in-office milling, and 3D printing—with a commitment to helping patients feel comfortable, informed, and confident.