Registered Dental Assistant

Job Overview

Looking for the right candidate to join our wonderful team! Pay depends on skill level. If you have great communication skills, enjoy working with kids and their parents, detail oriented, and a team player, we can’t wait to hear from you!

As a Registered Dental Assistant, you’ll help deliver attentive, efficient care in a dental clinic. You’ll prepare treatment areas, support the dentist during procedures, and keep patient information accurate and confidential. Your impact: Careful chairside support and infection control help patients feel safe and enable the dental team to focus on effective treatment.

Duties

• Assist with all pediatric dental procedures.
• Prepare and maintain dental equipment, instruments, and treatment rooms; perform dental instrument processing and sterilization using infection prevention practices and aseptic technique.
• Take digital dental x-rays with a Nomad.
• Record vital signs, update medical records and documentation, and follow Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements and clinical confidentiality policies.
• Support patient care and management, including reception tasks, scheduling, and clear communication with the kids, their parents and the dental team.

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Assistant credential and any required state authorization.
• Dental assisting or dental clinic experience; knowledge of dental and medical terminology, anatomy, and patient care.
• Familiarity with OpenDental is a plus. Will train.
• Knowledge of dental X-ray procedures, dental sterilization procedures, infection control, and healthcare infection prevention and control.
• Experience with pediatric patients and dental receptionist duties is helpful.

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person