Registered Dental Assistant

Fort Bend Dental - Grand Parkway; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Bend Dental - Grand Parkway is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant to provide independent chairside support during restorative, preventive, and basic surgical procedures, helping the provider stay efficient and ensuring patient comfort. The role includes state-permitted expanded duties and accurate clinical documentation.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of dental assisting experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and appropriate radiography certification or state credentialing.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of dental assisting experience with chairside proficiency.
• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a formal dental assisting program.
• State credentialing and radiography certification as required by state.
• Proficiency with dental practice management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent chairside assistance during restorative, preventive, and basic surgical procedures.
• Perform state-permitted expanded duties (e.g., coronal polishing, sealants, radiographs).
• Assist with materials, isolation, and maintaining a clear operatory field to minimize chair time.
• Prepare patients for treatment and reinforce post-operative instructions to support the treatment plan.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support productive daily schedules.

Job description

Description

Position Summary

The Registered Dental Assistant is a fully functioning chairside assistant responsible for independently supporting clinical procedures, enhancing provider efficiency, and contributing to a productive and well-managed patient schedule. This role serves providers and patients by delivering competent, reliable chairside assistance and performing state-permitted expanded clinical duties with accuracy and clinical confidence. The core purpose is to ensure seamless procedural execution, uphold clinical quality standards, and support a patient experience that is efficient, safe, and comfortable at every appointment.

Core Responsibilities

Level II: All DA functions, plus independent chairside execution and state-permitted expanded clinical duties.

Advanced Chairside & Expanded Functions

• Provide independent chairside assistance during restorative, preventive, and basic surgical procedures across the full range of general dentistry.
• Perform expanded duties as permitted by state regulation, including coronal polishing, sealant placement, radiograph exposure and processing, and preliminary or final impressions.
• Assist with restorative procedures by preparing and delivering materials, managing isolation, and maintaining a clear and efficient operative field.
• Anticipate provider needs during procedures and proactively prepare instruments, materials, and equipment to minimize chair time between steps.

Patient Experience & Communication

• Prepare patients for treatment, explain procedural steps in accessible language, and actively manage patient comfort and anxiety throughout appointments.
• Reinforce provider post-operative instructions, home care guidance, and treatment plan recommendations with patients following procedures.
• Support schedule efficiency by ensuring rapid, high-quality operatory turnover and keeping providers running on time.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in the patient's record at each visit.
• Meet productivity expectations consistently and contribute to efficient daily schedule flow.

Requirements

Education & Qualifications

Required Experience

• 1-2 years of dental assisting experience with demonstrated chairside proficiency.

Required Education

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a formal dental assisting education program or certification course.

Required Licensure & Certifications

• State credentialing as required (e.g., Registered Dental Assistant, Certified Dental Assistant, or state equivalent).
• Current radiography certification as required by state.

Preferred:

• Coronal polishing, sealant placement, and/or additional expanded duty certifications.
• Proficiency in dental practice management software.
• Strong provider communication skills and a consistent track record of supporting productivity goals.