Registered Dental Assistant

Community Dental Partners; Commerce (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

CPR certs

Scrubs provided

Career growth

Online courses

Employee discounts

Job summary

Community Dental Partners in Commerce, AL, is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant to support the Dentist during treatments, exams and patient discussions. You will perform general RDA duties in collaboration with the team, providing quality customer service and maintaining a positive professional environment.

The role involves taking digital X-rays, charting, sterilization, and assisting with a variety of procedures.

Qualifications

• Must hold Texas Registered Dental Assistant license.
• Sealant placement, nitrous monitoring and coronal polishing certifications preferred if 2+ years of experience.

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 and follow-up care.
• Provide teeth polishing and sealant placement (certs required).
• Schedule patient treatment appointments as requested.
• Sterilize instruments and follow cross-contamination standards.
• Engage patients to create a positive environment.
• Explain post-care instructions to patients/parents.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Adaptability

Initiative

Attention to detail

Education

Texas RDA license

Sealant placement certification

Nitrous monitoring certification

Coronal polishing certification

Digital x-ray & charting experience

Tools

Digital charting systems

Digital x-ray equipment

Job description

Registered Dental Assistant

Reports to: Practice Manager, Regional Manager
Key Partnerships: Operations, Clinical, Support Center
Department: Operations
Salary: $17/hr + (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

Monday-Friday
One Location - Family SmilesCommerce

CDP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Community Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity and Affiliated 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.
Internal ID: RDA200