Registered Dental Assistant

PDS Health; Texas; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health care provider as a Registered Dental Assistant in Texas. You will assist dentists, ensure patient comfort, and maintain a sterile environment while gaining valuable experience. This entry-level position offers competitive pay and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Child care assistance

401K

Paid community volunteer time

Shift premium pay for weekend roles

Qualifications

• Certifications/licenses as required by state for certification/licensure.
• Relevant training courses mandated by state.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist to gain patient commitment for treatment.
• Maintain a clean, sterile environment for patient care.
• Complete x-rays and instruct patients on oral health care.

Skills

Patient Care

Sterilization

Regulatory Compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree

Job description

Join to apply for the Registered Dental Assistant role at PDS Health.

Now is the time to join Dentists of Montgomery. You will have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced professionals. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and gain valuable experience, apply today!

Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. Actively participate in the Perfect Patient ExperienceÔ by striving to keep your patients focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual needs and concerns.
3. Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patients feel comfortable; prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors to provide efficient, quality dental care.
4. Complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures of patients as directed by the dentist.
5. Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care as directed.
6. Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, and operatories in accordance with ADA guidelines.
7. Maintain strict compliance with all relevant regulations (e.g., OSHA, HIPAA, Dental Board).

Qualifications

1. High school diploma or GED; relevant training courses mandated by state for certification/licensure.
2. Certifications/licenses as required by state (e.g., radiograph exposure, coronal polish).
3. Associate degree or equivalent from an accredited college or technical school preferred.

Benefits

1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
2. Paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
3. Child care assistance and 401K.
4. Paid community volunteer time.
5. Shift premium pay for weekend roles.

Compensation: $19.25 - $27.00/hour.

PDS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and creating a healthier, happier team.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care