Registered Dental Assistant

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY to join our amazing team at a modern, privately-owned, state-of-the-art general dentistry practice that is looking for a talented Level II/III Registered/Certified Dental Assistant (RDA/CDA) in Washington, DC.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hardworking, dependable, detail-oriented team player with a friendly, outgoing personality, superb work ethic, stellar communication skills, and outstanding customer service.

The ideal professional must:

• Have experience with the range of procedures in general dentistry
• Have experience with four-handed dentistry
• Competence in digital dentistry, including intraoral scanning
• Competence in high-quality digital x-rays
• Experience with Invisalign clear aligners
• Demonstrate competence in dental anatomy, oral health, and dental assisting techniques
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Possess the ability to multi-task and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• Have critical thinking skills and the ability to find solutions to challenges
• Take ownership of daily tasks and approach each day with determination and confidence
• Be punctual and be able to manage time
• Have a strong desire to work with a diverse patient population of all ages
• Be computer savvy – previous experience with Dentrix is a plus!
• Be passionate about providing the highest quality of care and take pride in the patient experience

Daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting the Dentist chair side
• Assisting Dental Hygienists as needed
• Setting up and breaking down treatment rooms
• Taking high quality x-rays, intraoral scans, and photographs for diagnosis and treatment planning
• Sterilizing instruments, stocking/re-stocking rooms, maintaining inventory, maintaining equipment, managing lab cases, doing supervised dental lab work
• Following all infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment for our patients and staff

Qualifications/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED or higher
• At least 1 year of dental assisting experience
• Formal post-secondary accredited dental assisting training certification from the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
• Must possess a current Dental Assistant registration license issued from the District of Columbia Board of Dentistry.
• Must possess a valid CPR card at the time of appointment or must successfully pass a CPR course within 30 days of hire.
• Must be computer literate with ability to enter information into the practice management software (Dentrix) and compile reports or data as requested
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with digital dentistry (e.g., iTero, CBCT) is a plus, can be trained
• Bilingual is a plus

Job Type: Full-time – available to work on select Saturdays

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour (pay based on experience)

Benefits:

• Health/Vision benefits (after waiting period)
• Dental benefits (after waiting period)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time-off (after waiting period)
• Professional development
• Performance-based bonus opportunities

Interested in being a part of this world-class dental office? Please submit a cover letter and resume for consideration.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, DC 20011: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person