Registered Dental Assistant

Premier Dental Center Universal City; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing dental practice in Lockhart, TX is seeking a full-time Registered Dental Assistant to join their team. The role involves welcoming patients, assisting in treatments, and maintaining a clean, efficient dental environment. Offering competitive pay and a robust benefits package, this opportunity is perfect for someone eager to be part of a patient-centric practice.

Benefits

Matching 401K

Medical, dental, vision coverage

PTO and holiday pay

Short-term and long-term disability plans

Professional growth and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Active RDA license required.
• 2+ years of experience as a Registered Dental Assistant.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and ensure comfort during treatments.
• Sterilize instruments and assist the dentist with procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records and schedule appointments.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Company

Overview

Premier Dental Center,located inLockhart, TX, is growing and adding a full-timeRegistered Dental Assistantto our established and patient-centric family practice. We strive to provide a warm and welcoming environment with expertly trained professionals who can provide personalized treatment needs for families throughout Lockhart and the surrounding communities. We are looking for aRegistered Dental Assistantwho will thrive in a fast-paced setting and afull-time, 4-day-per-weekposition.If this sounds like you,apply today-we'd love to hear from you!

Schedule:Monday-Thursday 8:15am-5:15pm

Benefits:We offer our team members a competitive hourly rate, daily bonus opportunities, and a robust benefits package, including matching 401K, medical, dental, vision, PTO, holiday pay, voluntary short-term and long-term disability plans, and professional growth and development opportunities.

Responsibilities of the Dental Assistant include:

• Welcome patients to the dental office
• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups, ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment, and materials needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records and assisting with payment procedures
• Ordering dental supplies and keeping track of dental supply inventory.

Requirements

• Active RDA license
• 2 or more yearsof experience as a Registered Dental Assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated surgical and nonsurgical tasks
• Strong computer skills - Denticon experience is a plus
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma

Pay Range

USD $20.00 - USD $23.00 /Hr.