Registered Dental Assistant

Job Overview

As a Registered Dental Assistant, you’ll help keep appointments running smoothly while delivering attentive, organized patient care. You’ll support general dentistry and specialty procedures, prepare equipment and treatment areas, and maintain accurate records. Your impact: Careful chairside assistance and infection control help patients feel supported and enable the clinical team to focus on safe, effective treatment.

Responsibilities

• Assist chairside with four-handed dentistry, including procedures in pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and endodontics.
• Prepare and maintain dental equipment, instruments, and treatment rooms; follow dental sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and infection prevention and control practices.
• Take dental X-rays and support medical imaging, including use of a 3D scanner, as authorized and trained.
• Record vital signs, update medical records and documentation, and support patient management using EMR (electronic medical record) systems and patient management software such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix.
• Welcome and guide patients, assist with dental receptionist tasks as needed, and protect privacy under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and clinical confidentiality policies.

Experience

• Registered Dental Assistant qualification and any required state authorization for assigned duties.
• Dental assisting or dental clinic experience, with knowledge of dental and medical terminology, anatomy, and patient care.
• Familiarity with dental instruments, equipment, X-ray procedures, medical records, and infection control; healthcare infection prevention and control expertise is valued.

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Work Location: In person