Registered Dental Assistant

Apex Dental Partners; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Dental Partners is seeking a motivated, full-time Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to join our team in Houston, Texas. You will deliver high-quality chairside support, assist proactively to keep procedures flowing, and help ensure an exceptional patient and provider experience.

You will prepare operatories, capture diagnostics, maintain infection control, and collaborate with the team to optimize daily performance. This role offers growth opportunities and a long-term career with Apex.

Qualifications

• Active RDA certification and state credentials required.
• 2+ years of dental assisting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical procedures with a high level of accuracy and efficiency.
• Anticipate doctor needs and assist proactively to maintain smooth procedure flow.
• Prepare operatories, instruments, and materials in advance for on-time patient care.
• Capture high-quality diagnostics (x-rays, scans) ready for review.
• Deliver a positive patient experience through clear communication and post-op instructions.
• Maintain strict infection control, sterilization, and safety protocols.
• Manage operatory flow, room turnover, and supply readiness for a productive schedule.
• Collaborate with team members to keep daily operations running smoothly.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows and overall team efficiency.

Skills

Dental assisting

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

Active Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certification

State credentials

Job description

Apex is seeking a highly motivated, full-time Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to join our team. This role is critical to delivering an exceptional patient and provider experience and goes far beyond traditional chairside support.

As an RDA at an Apex-supported practice, you are essential to delivering a high-quality clinical experience. Success in this role means being clinically strong, efficient, and a reliable partner to your doctor and staying one step ahead by ensuring every patient interaction is seamless and professional.

You’ll work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement are expected. Your impact will be visible every day as you support your team, remove roadblocks, and help deliver outstanding patient care.

We’re looking for individuals who take ownership, are eager to learn, and are seeking a long-term career, not just a job. At Apex, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, take on increasing responsibility, and contribute to a team committed to excellence.

Core responsibilities include:

• Support clinical procedures with a high level of accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail
• Anticipate doctor needs and assist proactively to maintain smooth, uninterrupted procedure flow
• Prepare operatories, instruments, and materials in advance to ensure on-time, efficient patient care
• Capture high-quality diagnostics (e.g., x-rays, scans) that are complete, accurate, and ready for review
• Deliver a positive patient experience by communicating clearly, providing reassurance, and reinforcing treatment and post-op instructions
• Maintain strict infection control, sterilization, and safety protocols at all times
• Manage operatory flow, room turnover, and supply readiness to support a productive clinical schedule
• Collaborate with team members to keep the day running smoothly and step in where needed
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, organization, and overall team efficiency

Job Requirements:

• Active Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certification and all required state credentials
• 2+ years of dental assisting experience preferred-->