Registered Dental Assistant

Job Summary

As a Registered Dental Assistant, you’ll help keep appointments running smoothly while delivering attentive, reassuring patient care. You’ll prepare treatment rooms, assist the dentist chairside, and maintain accurate records and a clean, safe clinical environment. Your work may support general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery. Your impact: Careful chairside support and infection prevention help patients feel cared for and enable the dental team to focus on effective treatment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rooms and dental equipment; process instruments using dental sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and infection control practices.
• Provide chairside assisting and four-handed dentistry; support dental X-rays, medical imaging, and 3D scanner use as directed.
• Record vital signs, update medical records and medical documentation, and support patient management using electronic medical record (EMR) systems and patient management software.
• Assist with dental receptionist tasks, including patient scheduling and coordination, as needed.
• Protect clinical confidentiality under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and applicable clinical confidentiality policies.

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Assistant credential and any required authorization to perform assigned duties.
• Dental assisting or dental clinic experience; knowledge of dental and medical terminology, anatomy, and patient care.
• Familiarity Dentrix and Dexis
• Understanding of dental instrument processing, dental X-ray procedures, and healthcare infection prevention and control.
• Experience supporting general dentistry, pediatrics, or specialty care is preferred.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance

Work Location: In person