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 provide exceptional chairside assistance, manage dental procedures, and ensure the highest standards of infection control and patient safety. Your energetic approach and attention to detail will contribute to creating a welcoming environment that promotes oral health and patient satisfaction. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills within a collaborative healthcare setting dedicated to excellence in general and pediatric dentistry.
Responsibilities
- Assist dentists during a variety of dental procedures, including restorations, extractions, endodontics, prosthodontics, and oral surgery, ensuring smooth workflow and patient comfort
- Prepare and sterilize dental instruments following strict infection prevention management protocols and aseptic techniques
- Take and develop dental X-rays, including 3D scans, ensuring accurate imaging for diagnosis and treatment planning
- Manage electronic medical records (EMR systems) such as Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Epic, ensuring precise documentation of medical and dental histories in compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Perform vital signs assessments and review medical histories to support comprehensive patient care
- Maintain clinical confidentiality policies while handling sensitive medical documentation and records
- Support dental reception duties by scheduling appointments, verifying insurance information, and managing patient flow efficiently
Skills
- Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and clinical procedures across general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, endodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and pediatric dentistry
- Experience with dental sterilization procedures, infection control standards, and healthcare infection prevention protocols
- Skilled in chairside assisting techniques such as four-handed dentistry and oral surgery support
- Ability to operate dental X-ray equipment safely while adhering to radiation safety standards
- Familiarity with medical imaging technology including 3D scanners and digital radiography tools
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with team members like dental receptionists and hygienists while maintaining professional clinical confidentiality policies
- Knowledge of dental instrument processing to ensure proper sterilization cycles are followed for all tools used in patient care
Join us to be part of a passionate team committed to delivering outstanding dental care! Your expertise will help create healthier smiles while advancing your career in a supportive environment that values continuous learning and professional growth.
Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
