Registered Dental Assistant

Cdpcareers; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health (PPO/HSA) and Vision/Dental

Disability insurance (STD/LTD)

Life Insurance

Job summary

Community Dental Partners is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to support the dentist during treatments, exams, and discussions with patients. The role involves maintaining cleanliness, assisting with procedures, and ensuring patient comfort while following HIPAA guidelines.

Responsibilities include taking digital X-rays, charting, sterilization, and scheduling as needed, with emphasis on customer service and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Texas issued RDA license is required.
• Sealant placement, nitrous monitoring and coronal polishing certifications preferred (if 2+ years experience, company provides courses).
• Digital x-ray and digital charting experience preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for exams, complete digital charting and verify codes.
• Capture quality x-ray images.
• Assist dentist with a variety of treatment procedures.
• Set up and sterilize exam and treatment rooms.
• Discuss treatment options, importance and follow up advised care.
• Provide teeth polishing and sealant placement (certs required).
• Schedule patient appointments as needed.
• Sterilize instruments and follow cross contamination standards.
• Create positive patient environments and engage patients before, during, and after visits.
• Explain post-care instructions to parents and patients.

Skills

Strong communication

Self-starter

Adaptable

Team player

Customer service

Time management

Education

Texas Issued Registered Dental Assistant Licensing

Tools

Digital x-ray

Digital charting

Job description

Registered Dental Assistant

Reports to: Practice Manager, Regional Manager
Key Partnerships: Operations, Clinical, Support Center
Department: Operations
Salary: (based on experience)
Classification: Non-Except
Status: Full-Time

About this role

The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is responsible for supporting the Dentist during treatments, exams and treatment discussions with patients. This position is responsible for performing general RDA duties in collaboration with other team members. We are looking for team members who are focused on providing quality customer service and maintaining a strong professional relationship with others and a positive attitude.

Job Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for exams, completing digital charting and verifying codes with precision.
• Capture quality x-ray images
• Assist dentist with a variety of treatment procedures
• Setting up and sterilizing exam and treatment rooms
• Discussing treatment options, importance and follow up recommended care
• Providing teeth polishing and sealant placement procedure (with required certifications)
• Supporting with patient treatment appointment scheduling as requested
• Sterilizing instruments and following cross contamination standards
• Creating positive and uplifting patient environments by patient engagement before, during and after visits
• Guiding parents and patients through post-care instructions
• Assisting patients with company-provided prizes and dismissal
• Understanding and adhering to HIPAA guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Preferred)

• Texas Issued Registered Dental Assistant Licensing
• Sealant Placement, Nitrous Monitoring and Coronal Polishing Certifications preferred (if 2+ years of experience, company provides courses)
• Digital x-ray and Digital Charting Experience

Key Skills and Abilities, Characteristics of a good fit

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, self-starter, and demonstrates initiative
• Flexible and innovative; highly adaptable to dynamic business environment
• High engagement; supportive of leadership and role model for company values and guiding behaviors
• Strong demonstration of task completion and dedication to detail
• Team Player and great interpersonal skills
• Prompt and timely with work schedule
• Amazing customer service skills, great at building relationships with new people

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health (PPO/HSA), Vision, Dental
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• Accident Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance Options
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Hep B and CPR Certifications
• Company provided scrubs
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Company provided online learning courses
• Competitive Compensation
• Paid training
• Employee fun days
• Holiday celebrations
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Perks @ Work, Employee Discount Program

Schedule and Location

Tuesday-Saturday
One Location - Smile Magic Killeen/Lowes Blvd

Community Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity and Affinity Action Employer. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.