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Dental Assistant – Career Path to Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

📍 Lodi, NJ·Posted 29d ago

💰 Avg $44.34k–$58.09kFull-Time401k MatchHealth InsuranceDental & VisionPTO / Paid Time OffComplimentary TreatmentsGrowth Opportunities

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Location: Lodi, NJ

Pay: Starting at $24.00/hour, with an increase in pay upon earning your RDA

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm, every other Tuesday until 6:00pm

About the Role

We’re looking for a passionate, motivated Dental Assistant to join our close-knit team. If you want to grow your dental career, this role includes a company-sponsored Career Development Program that can take you from Dental Assistant to Registered Dental Assistant (RDA).

As a Dental Assistant, you’ll help patients feel comfortable and receive the highest quality care. You’ll assist the dentist during procedures, prepare and sterilize instruments, take X-rays, and maintain patient records. Our ideal team member has a calm disposition and a talent for building rapport with young patients who may be scared or anxious. Bring your passion, skills, and drive to help patients achieve beautiful smiles and better health while creating “wow” experiences at every visit.

Program participants work as Dental Assistants while completing the education and training needed for RDA certification. When you earn your RDA credentials, you’ll receive an increase in hourly pay and move into an RDA position.

Responsibilities

As a Dental Assistant:

Welcome, comfort, seat, and drape patients to prepare them for treatment
Assist dentists with a wide range of restorative procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques
Sterilize instruments and deliver them to treatment areas
Take and process radiographs in line with state regulations and dentist instructions
Chart and enter clinical notes in Dentrix
Maintain treatment rooms, equipment, and supplies
Provide exceptional patient care and customer service
Support office operations and perform other duties as assigned

During the RDA Career Development Program:

Complete all required coursework and training toward RDA certification
Meet certification milestones set by management
Take part in clinical skill development and continuing education
Learn and perform expanded functions as permitted by applicable laws and regulations
Maintain all required certifications and licensures

Qualifications

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent
X-ray certification, or the ability to obtain it as required by the State of New Jersey
Strong communication and customer service skills
Ability to work well in a fast-paced clinical environment
Commitment to completing the RDA educational program and certification requirements
Willingness to travel to other office locations when needed

Preferred:

Dental Assistant or dental office experience
Dental Assisting certificate
Basic knowledge of hygiene, restorative, and orthodontics
Experience with Dentrix, Denticon, or other dental practice management software
CPR certification

What We Offer

Career Growth

Company-paid education and training for RDA certification
Hands-on mentorship and clinical support throughout the certification process
Hourly pay increase upon completing the program and earning your RDA
Opportunities to develop advanced clinical skills and expand your scope of practice
Career advancement within our growing organization