Registered Dental Assistant

Job Overview

As a Registered Dental Assistant, you’ll help keep appointments running smoothly while delivering attentive, safe patient care. You’ll support general dentistry and specialty procedures, prepare equipment and treatment areas, and maintain accurate medical records. Your impact: By anticipating clinical needs and explaining each step clearly, you help patients feel informed and comfortable while enabling the dental team to provide focused care.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assisting, including four-handed dentistry, for general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery procedures.
• Prepare and maintain dental equipment, instruments, and treatment rooms; perform dental instrument processing and dental sterilization procedures using infection control, aseptic technique, and healthcare infection prevention and control practices.
• Take dental X-rays and support medical imaging, including use of a 3D scanner, as permitted by applicable requirements.
• Record vital signs, update medical documentation and medical records, and use patient management software, EMR (electronic medical record) systems, and clinical confidentiality policies to protect patient information in accordance with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).
• Assist with patient management and dental receptionist duties, including appointment flow and clear communication.

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 with dental equipment, X-ray procedures, infection prevention management, and dental sterilization procedures.
• Experience with Eaglesoft, Dentrix, or other EMR systems and patient management software is preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to HIPAA, clinical confidentiality policies, and safe infection control practices.

Pay: $25.73 - $30.99 per hour

Expected hours: 24.0 – 32.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person