Registered Dental Assistant

Affordable Dentures & Implants; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading dental organization as a Dental Assistant, where you'll provide essential support in patient care and work alongside experienced professionals. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to impact patient lives positively while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Group medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

9 paid holidays

10 vacation days

5 additional PTO days

Qualifications

• Hold an active RDA certification.
• Possess a current X-ray certification.
• Have experience in oral surgery procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the dentist during procedures.
• Taking and developing dental x-rays.
• Providing chairside assistance during dental procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Active Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certification

Current X-ray certification

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team as a Dental Assistant!

Are you passionate about patient care and looking to build a rewarding career in dentistry? We're seeking a dedicated Registered Dental Assistant to join our team! This is more than just a job—it's a chance to do what you love and make a meaningful impact every day.

As a key member of our dental team, you’ll work alongside experienced dentists and lab professionals to provide life-changing tooth replacement care. Your work will directly contribute to improving the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients each year. If you're looking for a fulfilling and dynamic career, we want to hear from you!

What We Offer:

We recognize and value the dedication that goes into delivering exceptional care. That's why we invest in our team with comprehensive training and support, ensuring you have the tools you need to succeed. Our benefits include:

• Group medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care)

• 401(k) retirement plan

• 9 paid holidays

• 10 vacation days and 5 additional PTO days

• Optional benefits including hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance

Salary: $18–$23 per hour, DOE

Responsibilities

As a Dental Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our dentists and team to ensure top-quality patient care, all within the scope of state regulations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the dentist during procedures to ensure efficient and quality care

• Setting up and breaking down operatory rooms before and after patient visits

• Taking and developing dental x-rays as directed

• Providing chairside assistance during a variety of dental procedures

• Taking dental impressions for diagnostic and treatment purposes

• Offering patients clear post-operative instructions and follow-up care guidance

• Sterilizing and maintaining dental instruments and equipment

• Ensuring the cleanliness and professional appearance of clinical and work areas

• Assisting in presenting and discussing treatment plans with patients

• Supporting overall office flow with additional tasks as assigned

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, applicants must:

• Hold an active Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certification

• Possess a current X-ray certification

• Have experience in oral surgery procedures

• Be skilled in taking impressions for prosthetics

• Thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced dental office

• Maintain a positive, friendly, and professional attitude under pressure

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About Affordable CareFounded in 1975, today Affordable Care, LLC is America’s largest dental support organization (DSO) focused on tooth replacement services, serving more than 400 dental practices across the United States. Supported practices primarily concentrate on extractions, dentures, implants, and fixed arches, with some practices housing an on-site laboratory to enable same-day dental services. Affordable Care is the DSO for several top dental brands including, but not limited to, Affordable Dentures & Implants, DDS Dentures + Implant Solutions, and Advanced Dental Implant Centers.From the Affordable Care Support Center, located in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park, along with field-based teams, Affordable Care provides business expertise and support services to dental practices, taking care of non-clinical duties so dentists can focus on treating patients (visit affordablecare.com).