Registered Dental Assistant

Job Overview

Join our dental care team as a Registered Dental Assistant and help patients feel informed, comfortable, and cared for at every visit. You’ll support general dentistry and specialty procedures through chairside assisting, patient preparation, imaging, and accurate documentation. Your impact: By preparing patients and instruments carefully, you help clinicians deliver safe, efficient care and give patients a more reassuring experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist chairside with four-handed dentistry, including general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, endodontics, prosthodontics, and oral surgery procedures, mainly at first will be assisting the hygiene department for accelerated hygiene
• Prepare and maintain dental equipment, instruments, and treatment areas; follow dental sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and infection control practices.
• Obtain vital signs and perform dental X-rays and other medical imaging tasks within the scope of your role; take photos, distribute educational aids, complete treatment pans, and understand insurance terminology.
• Support patient management, explain visit steps, and assist with dental receptionist duties as needed.
• Maintain medical records and medical documentation using EMR (electronic medical record) systems and patient management software, such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix; follow HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and clinical confidentiality policies.

Requirements

• Dental assisting or dental clinic experience; knowledge of dental and medical terminology, anatomy, and patient care.
• Familiarity with dental instrument processing, dental equipment, infection prevention management, and healthcare infection prevention and control.
• Experience with dental X-ray procedures; familiarity with 3D scanners is a plus.
• Strong communication and organization skills, with a commitment to patient comfort, accurate records, and confidential care.
• Able to handle a fast paced position with limited down time

Pay: $18.22 - $30.38 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bereavement leave
• Cash balance pension plan
• Childcare
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Financial planning services
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Loan assistance
• Malpractice insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid jury duty
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Profit sharing
• Retirement plan
• Safety equipment provided
• Travel reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person