Registered Dental Assistant (Bilingual)

Community Dental Partners; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health (PPO/HSA)

Vision

Dental

Disability insurance (STD/LTD)

Accident Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Hep B and CPR Certifications

Company provided scrubs

Career Growth Opportunities

Company provided online learning

Job summary

Community Dental Partners in Texas seeks a Registered Dental Assistant to support the Dentist during treatments, exams and patient discussions. The role entails performing general RDA duties in collaboration with the team, with a focus on quality customer service and professional relationships.

The position emphasizes a positive attitude and adaptability in a dynamic dental practice, with compensation around $17/hour based on experience and local market norms.

Qualifications

• Texas Issued Registered Dental Assistant Licensing (preferred)
• Sealant placement, nitrous monitoring and coronal polishing certifications preferred (if 2+ years of experience)
• Digital x-ray and digital charting experience

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

Skills

Digital x-ray

Digital charting

Sealant placement

Nitrous monitoring

Patient service

Team collaboration

Education

Texas Issued Registered Dental Assistant Licensing

Job description

Registered Dental Assistant

Reports to:

Practice Manager, Regional Manager

Key Partnerships:

Operations, Clinical, Support Center

Department:

Operations

Salary:

$17/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: (Preferred)

• 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:

Tuesday-Thursday

One Location - LOL Dental

CDP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Community Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity and Affinitative Action Employer. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.