RDA/Dental Assistant

Job Summary

Join our dynamic dental team as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) and Dental Assistant, where your expertise will directly enhance patient care and operational efficiency. In this vital role, you will provide chairside assistance, manage dental instruments and sterilization procedures, and support clinical workflows across general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, and prosthodontics. Your proactive approach will ensure a smooth patient experience while maintaining strict adherence to infection prevention policies and clinical confidentiality standards. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment committed to excellence.

Duties

• Assist dentists during a variety of procedures including oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry with precision and professionalism.
• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments, setting up dental tools, and ensuring all equipment is functioning properly according to dental sterilization procedures.
• Take high-quality dental x-rays and medical imaging using advanced equipment such as 3D scanners while following infection control protocols.
• Ability to fabricate temporaries and assist in delivery
• Manage electronic medical records (EMR systems) like Open Dental to document patient information accurately in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Support dental reception duties by scheduling appointments, verifying insurance coverage, and maintaining organized medical documentation.
• Uphold clinical confidentiality policies while adhering to healthcare infection prevention standards through aseptic techniques and infection control practices.
• Educate patients on oral health care instructions tailored to their needs, including pediatric patients requiring specialized attention.
• Collaborate seamlessly with team members using four-handed dentistry techniques for efficient patient care delivery.

Experience

• Proven experience working in a dental clinic environment with familiarity in general dentistry procedures and pediatric dentistry preferred.
• Hands-on knowledge of dental assisting duties including chairside assisting, dental instrument processing, and sterilization procedures.
• Proficiency with EMR systems such as Open Dental for managing medical records and documentation.
• Strong understanding of dental terminology, anatomy knowledge, and medical terminology relevant to dental practice.
• Experience in taking dental x-rays (including dental x-ray techniques) and operating advanced imaging tools like 3D scanners is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of healthcare infection prevention and control practices including aseptic technique is essential.
• Ability to follow clinical confidentiality policies rigorously while managing sensitive patient information in compliance with HIPAA standards.
• Excellent communication skills suitable for interacting with diverse patient populations including children in pediatrics-focused settings.

Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional dental care! This role offers the opportunity to develop your clinical skills further while contributing meaningfully to patient health outcomes in a supportive environment that values your professional growth.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person