Registered Dental Assistant

PDS Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Child care assistance

401K

Paid time to volunteer

Shift premium pay for weekend shifts

Job summary

PDS Health is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) in Seattle to assist the dentist and ensure the best possible patient experience. You will help maintain a sterile, efficient operatory and support patients through treatment procedures.

The role emphasizes patient communication, precise record-keeping, and adherence to ADA/OSHA guidelines, with opportunities to participate in comprehensive dental care delivery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; state training per certification/licensure rules.
• Dental assisting certificate or associate degree preferred or required by state.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist to gain patient commitment for best treatment with urgency.
• Participate in Perfect Patient Experience by keeping patients focused on optimal treatment.
• Maintain clean, sterile environment and prepare patients for treatment.
• Assist doctors and take x-rays and intra-oral pictures as directed.
• Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and operatories per ADA guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with state, federal, and other regulations (OSHA, HIPAA, etc.).

Skills

Patient communication

Attention to detail

Sterilization procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Dental assisting certificate/Associate degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• The primary role of the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is to assist the dentist as necessary to gain the patient’s commitment for the best possible treatment with urgency
• Actively participate in the Perfect Patient Experience by striving to keep your patients focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual needs and concerns
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patients feel comfortable; prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling them to provide efficient, quality dental treatment
• At the direction of the dentist, complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures of patients as appropriate
• At the direction of the dentist, instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, and operatories in accordance with the American Dental Association guidelines
• Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, HR policies and practices)

Qualifications

• Equivalent to high school diploma or general education degree (GED), and specified training courses as mandated by state for certification, licensure, or registration
• Certifications/licenses/registrations as mandated by applicable state (e.g. coronal polish, radiograph exposure, ultrasonic scaling for orthodontic procedures, pit and fissure sealant application, etc)
• Associate degree or one-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Child care assistance
• 401K
• Paid time to volunteer in your local community
• Shift premium pay for eligible roles who work weekends

Compensation Information

$27.50-$38.50 / Hourly

PDS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are united in our mission to create healthier and happier team members.