Registered Dental Assistant

PDS Health; Spring Hill (TN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Child care assistance

401(k)

Paid time to volunteer in your local社区

Shift premium pay for weekends

Job summary

PDS Health is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant to support the dentist and ensure high-quality patient care in a fast-paced clinical setting located in Spring Hill, Tennessee. The role involves assisting with patient care, radiographs, and educating patients on oral health while maintaining a clean and welcoming environment.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for treatment, assisting with procedures, and ensuring compliance with ADA, OSHA, HIPAA, and other regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus state mandated training courses for certification, licensure, or registration.
• Required certifications/licenses/registrations as mandated by applicable state.
• Associates degree or one-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school, or equivalent combination of education and experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• 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 patients focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual needs and concerns.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where patients feel comfortable; prepare patients for treatment and assist the doctors 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).

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Associate degree or certificate (preferred)

Job description

Registered Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. The primary role of the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is to assist the dentist in gaining the patient’s commitment to the best possible treatment, with urgency.

Responsibilities

• 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 patients focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual needs and concerns.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where patients feel comfortable; prepare patients for treatment and assist the doctors 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

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, plus state‑mandated training courses for certification, licensure, or registration.
• Required certifications/licenses/registrations as mandated by applicable state (e.g., coronal polish, radiograph exposure, ultrasonic scaling for orthodontic procedures, pit and fissure sealant application).
• 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
• 401(k)
• Paid time to volunteer in your local community
• Shift premium pay for eligible roles who work weekends

Compensation

$20.00 - $27.75 per hour

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