Registered Dental Assistant (Bilingual)

Practice Positions; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health (PPO/HSA) and vision

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

CPR Certification

Company provided scrubs

Career Growth Opportunities

Online learning courses

Competitive Compensation

Paid training

Employee fun days

Holiday celebrations

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Perks @ Work

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Practice Positions is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant to support dentists during exams and treatments. The ideal candidate will perform general RDA duties, maintain patient comfort, and uphold HIPAA guidelines while collaborating with the team.

The role emphasizes quality customer service, strong communication, and reliability, with a willingness to engage with patients before, during, and after visits. Certification in sealants and nitrous is a plus.

Qualifications

• Licensed Texas RDA required.
• Digital x-ray and digital charting experience.
• Strong customer service mindset and communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and show initiative.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for exams; complete digital charting and verify codes.
• Capture quality x-ray images.
• Assist dentist with a variety of treatment procedures.
• Set up and sterilize exam and treatment rooms.
• Discuss treatment options and follow-up care.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Detail-oriented

Reliability

HIPAA knowledge

Education

Texas Issued Registered Dental Assistant Licensing

Sealant Placement Certification (preferred)

Nitrous Monitoring Certification (preferred)

Coronal Polishing Certification (preferred)

Job description

Registered Dental Assistant

Reports to: Practice Manager, Regional Manager

Key Partnerships: Operations, Clinical, Support Center

Department: Operations

Salary: $15/hr + (based on experience)

Classification: Non-Except

Status: Full-Time

About this role: The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is responsible for supporting the Dentist during treatments, exams and treatment discussions with patients. This position is responsible for performing general RDA duties in collaboration with other team members. We are looking for team members who are focused on providing quality customer service and maintaining a strong professional relationship with others and a positive attitude.

Job Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for exams, completing digital charting and verifying codes with precision.
• Capture quality x-ray images
• Assist dentist with a variety of treatment procedures
• Setting up and sterilizing exam and treatment rooms
• Discussing treatment options, importance and follow up recommended care
• Providing teeth polishing and sealant placement procedure (with required certifications)
• Supporting with patient treatment appointment scheduling as requested
• Sterilizing instruments and following cross contamination standards
• Creating positive and uplifting patient environments by patient engagement before, during and after visits
• Guiding parents and patients through post-care instructions
• Assisting patients with company-provided prizes and dismissal
• Understanding and adhering to HIPAA guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Texas Issued Registered Dental Assistant Licensing
• Sealant Placement, Nitrous Monitoring and Coronal Polishing Certifications preferred (if 2+ years of experience, company provides courses)
• Digital x-ray and Digital Charting Experience

Key Skills and Abilities, Characteristics of a good fit

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, self-starter, and demonstrates initiative
• Flexible and innovative; highly adaptable to dynamic business environment
• High engagement; supportive of leadership and role model for company values and guiding behaviors
• Strong demonstration of task completion and dedication to detail
• Team Player and great interpersonal skills
• Prompt and timely with work schedule
• Amazing customer service skills, great at building relationships with new people

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health (PPO/HSA), Vision, Dental,
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• Accident Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance Options
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Hep B and CPR Certifications
• Company provided scrubs
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Company provided online learning courses
• Competitive Compensation
• Paid training
• Employee fun days
• Holiday celebrations
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Perks @ Work, Employee Discount Program

Schedule and Location

Monday-Saturday (opened every other Sat.)

One Location - Smile Magic CC Staples/Carmel

CDP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Community Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity and Aff