Overview
Join our dynamic dental team at THE DENTAL SPACE as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), where your expertise will help deliver exceptional patient care in a vibrant, fast-paced environment. As an integral part of our clinic, you will support dentists with chairside assisting, patient management, and maintaining a clean and safe clinical setting. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring smooth operations, fostering patient comfort, and upholding the highest standards of infection control and clinical excellence. We are committed to empowering our team members with ongoing training and a collaborative atmosphere that values your skills and dedication.
Duties
- Assist dentists during a variety of dental procedures including general dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and pediatric dentistry, ensuring efficient workflow through four-handed dentistry techniques.
- Prepare treatment rooms with the necessary instruments and materials, maintaining aseptic techniques to uphold infection control standards.
- Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays), including digital imaging and 3D scans, ensuring accurate positioning and patient safety.
- Manage electronic medical records (EMR systems) such as Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Epic, or similar platforms to document patient information accurately while adhering to HIPAA regulations for patient privacy.
- Perform vital signs assessments and medical documentation to support comprehensive patient care, especially for pediatric patients or those with special needs.
- Support administrative tasks such as dental reception duties, scheduling appointments, updating medical records, and managing insurance claims using medical coding where applicable.
- Educate patients on dental procedures, post-treatment care, and oral health practices to promote ongoing wellness and treatment compliance.
Skills & Qualifications
- Required: Dental knowledge and/or prior dental assisting experience.
- Proficiency in dental assisting techniques including chairside assisting, taking X-rays, and applying infection control protocols.
- Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and clinical procedures across general dentistry disciplines, including prosthodontics and endodontics.
- Experience with EMR systems like Dentrix or Eaglesoft for efficient record keeping; familiarity with Epic or other medical documentation platforms is a plus.
- Ability to operate dental imaging equipment such as 3D scanners and perform medical imaging with precision.
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure confidentiality of patient information at all times.
- Excellent communication skills to serve as a dental receptionist when needed and to educate patients effectively.
- Understanding of pediatric dentistry principles to provide compassionate care for young patients; experience working in pediatric or multispecialty clinics is preferred.
Join us in transforming smiles while advancing your career! We value energetic professionals who are eager to contribute their skills in a supportive environment dedicated to excellence in dental care.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.00 - $18.00 per hour
Experience:
- Dental clinic: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
