Registered Dental Assistant — General Dental Office
Location: McKinney, TX
Position Type: Full-time / Part-time
Office Type: General Dentistry
Compensation: Competitive, based on experience
About Our Office
We are a patient-centered general dental office looking for a dependable, friendly, and motivated Registered Dental Assistant to join our team. Our office provides comprehensive dental care in a professional, supportive, and team-oriented environment. We are looking for someone who enjoys helping patients feel comfortable, works well with others, and takes pride in providing high-quality care.
Position Summary
The Registered Dental Assistant will assist the dentist during a variety of general dental procedures, help prepare treatment rooms, take radiographs, maintain proper sterilization and infection control, and support smooth patient flow throughout the day. The ideal candidate is organized, reliable, gentle with patients, and willing to learn and grow with the practice.
Responsibilities
The Registered Dental Assistant will be responsible for:
- Assisting the dentist chairside during restorative, surgical, prosthetic, and other general dental procedures
- Preparing and breaking down treatment rooms before and after each patient
- Taking dental radiographs, intraoral photos, impressions, scans, and bite registrations as needed
- Reviewing and updating patient medical histories, vitals, and treatment notes
- Providing patients with post-operative instructions and basic oral hygiene education
- Sterilizing instruments and maintaining infection control according to OSHA/CDC guidelines
- Preparing tray setups and ensuring necessary instruments and materials are ready for procedures
- Supporting lab-related tasks such as pouring models, fabricating temporary crowns, or assisting with impressions/scans when needed
- Maintaining dental equipment, supplies, and operatory organization
- Communicating clearly with the doctor, hygienists, front office, and patients
- Helping create a positive and comfortable patient experience
Qualifications
- Current Texas Registered Dental Assistant license required
- Radiology certification required as part of Texas RDA requirements
- Prior dental assisting experience preferred; general dentistry experience is a plus
- Knowledge of sterilization, infection control, dental terminology, and basic dental procedures
- Comfortable taking X-rays and assisting with routine dental procedures
- Experience with digital dentistry, intraoral scanning, CBCT, or dental software is a plus but not required
- Must be punctual, dependable, organized, and professional
- Must have excellent communication skills and a positive attitude
- Must work well in a team environment
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is:
- Warm, friendly, and compassionate with patients
- Detail-oriented and able to anticipate the doctor’s needs
- Efficient without making patients feel rushed
- Comfortable learning new systems and clinical skills
- Reliable and willing to help wherever needed
- Professional, respectful, and team-focused
Benefits
Benefits may include:
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Dental benefits
- Training and growth opportunities
- Supportive team environment
Schedule
Schedule may vary depending on office needs. Availability during regular weekday business hours is preferred. Not open on the weekends.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit a resume and include a brief description of their dental assisting experience. We look forward to meeting a candidate who is excited to grow with our team and provide excellent care to our patients.
Pay: $19.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
