Registered Dental Assistant

Community Dental Partners; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health (PPO/HSA), Vision, Dental

Disability insurance (STD/LTD)

Accident Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

CPR certifications (Hep B)

Company provided scrubs

Career Growth Opportunities

Online learning courses

Competitive Compensation

Paid training

Employee fun days

Holiday celebrations

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Perks @ Work

Job summary

Community Dental Partners in Huntsville, TX is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to assist the Dentist during treatments, exams and patient discussions. You will perform general RDA duties in collaboration with the team, delivering quality customer service and maintaining a positive attitude.

The role requires Texas RDA licensing; sealant, nitrous and coronal polishing certifications are a plus. Digital x-ray and charting experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Texas Registered Dental Assistant license.
• Sealant Placement, Nitrous Monitoring and Coronal Polishing certifications preferred.
• Digital x-ray and digital charting experience.

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.
• Set up and sterilize exam and treatment rooms.
• Discuss treatment options, importance and follow up recommended care.
• Provide teeth polishing and sealant placement procedures (with required certifications).
• Support with patient treatment appointment scheduling as requested.
• Sterilize instruments and follow cross contamination standards.
• Create positive patient environments by engagement before, during and after visits.
• Guide parents and patients through post-care instructions.
• Assist patients with company-provided prizes and dismissal.
• Understand and adhere to HIPAA guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

Texas Registered Dental Assistant License

Sealant Placement / Nitrous Monitoring / Coronal Polishing Certifications

Tools

Digital x-ray

Digital Charting

Job description

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 - Smile Makers Huntsville

Community Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity and Affidivante 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.