RDA Dental Assistant — Full-Time with Benefits

Lubbock Pediatric Dentistry; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Lubbock Pediatric Dentistry is seeking an experienced Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to help our team provide outstanding patient care. You will support the dentist with clinical tasks, maintain a clean and efficient office, and ensure patient comfort throughout visits.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of dental assisting, a valid RDA license, and experience with Open Dental or Dexis. Join us for a full-time role with comprehensive benefits and a patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as a dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform coronal polishing and sealants (preferred)
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Well-organized and reliable
• RDA license required
• Certifications (CPR, HIPAA, OSHA, etc.) are a plus
• Experience with Open Dental and Dexis is preferred

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients in the dental office
• Prepare patients for appointments and ensure comfort
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Undertaking lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental area clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments
• Comfortable with children/adolescents of all ages

Skills

Dental assistant experience

Patient care & communication

Infection control & sterilization

Direct/indirect patient care

Attention to detail

Organized & reliable

Open Dental experience

Dexis experience

Education

RDA license

Tools

Open Dental software

Dexis imaging software

Job description

Lubbock Pediatric Dentistry is seeking an experienced Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to help our team provide outstanding patient care. You will support the dentist with clinical tasks, maintain a clean and efficient office, and ensure patient comfort throughout visits.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of dental assisting, a valid RDA license, and experience with Open Dental or Dexis. Join us for a full-time role with comprehensive benefits and a patient-centered environment.