Job Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), where your expertise will directly contribute to delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced, friendly environment. As an integral part of the clinical team, you will support our dentist with chairside assistance, patient management, and clinical procedures. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to grow your skills in a surgical dental practice that values professionalism, precision, and compassionate service. Your role will be vital in ensuring smooth operations while maintaining the highest standards of infection control and patient confidentiality.
Responsibilities
- Assist dentists during a variety of dental procedures, including general dentistry, oral surgery, prosthodontics, and more.
- Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing and organizing dental instruments and materials according to infection prevention management protocols.
- Take dental radiographs (X-ray) and operate medical imaging equipment such as 3D scanners with precision and adherence to safety standards.
- Manage patient records using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems like Archy, Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or Epic, ensuring accurate documentation of medical history, vital signs, and treatment notes.
- Perform chairside assisting with four-handed dentistry techniques to enhance efficiency and patient comfort.
- Conduct dental instrument processing and sterilization procedures following strict aseptic techniques to uphold clinical confidentiality policies.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations by safeguarding all medical documentation and maintaining strict confidentiality of patient information.
- Uphold healthcare infection prevention and control standards through meticulous infection control practices across all clinical activities.
Skills
- Proficiency with EMR systems such as Archy, Eaglesoft, or Epic for efficient medical documentation.
- Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and clinical procedures across various specialties including prosthodontics and oral surgery.
- Experience operating dental X-ray equipment safely while adhering to radiation safety protocols.
- Expertise in dental sterilization procedures and infection prevention management to ensure a sterile environment at all times.
- Skilled in dental instrument processing and aseptic technique to prevent cross-contamination.
- Ability to perform vital signs assessment and assist with medical imaging techniques accurately.
- Excellent communication skills suitable for working with diverse patient populations and capable of explaining procedures clearly and compassionately.
- Familiarity with healthcare infection prevention policies.
Join us as a Registered Dental Assistant if you’re passionate about providing top-tier patient care while advancing your career in a supportive environment that values your skills!
Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
