Registered Dental Assistant

Community Dental Partners; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Vision

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

CPR & Hep B certifications

Company scrubs

Career growth

Online learning

Competitive compensation

Paid training

Employee events

EAP

Perks @ Work

Job summary

Community Dental Partners is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant to support dentists during treatments, exams, and discussions with patients. The role emphasizes patient care, accurate charting, x-ray imaging, and maintaining sterile treatment rooms.

The candidate should have a Texas Registered Dental Assistant license and relevant certifications; experience with sealants, nitrous, and coronal polishing is preferred. This full-time, on-site position offers benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Texas Issued Registered Dental Assistant Licensing required.
• Digital x-ray and digital charting experience preferred.
• Sealant placement, nitrous monitoring and coronal polishing certifications preferred (if 2+ years experience, courses provided).

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for exams, complete digital charting and verify codes.
• Capture quality x-ray images.
• Assist dentist with various treatment procedures.
• Sterilize rooms and equipment; maintain cross-contamination standards.
• Explain treatment options and post-care instructions.
• Support with appointment scheduling as requested.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Team player

Self-starter

Detail-oriented

HIPAA compliance

Digital x-ray experience

Education

Texas Registered Dental Assistant license

Sealant placement, nitrous monitoring, coronal polishing (2+ years)

Job description

Registered Dental Assistant

Reports to: Practice Manager, Regional Manager
Key Partnerships: Operations, Clinical, Support Center
Department: Operations
Salary: $12/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:

Tuesday-Saturday

One Location - Smile Magic McAllen/Nolana

CDP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Community Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity and Affi

Internal ID: RDA200