Registered Dental Assistant — Patient Care & Growth Benefits

PDS Health; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

401K

Job summary

PDS Health in Shrewsbury, MA is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to assist dentists in delivering high-quality patient care and efficient dental procedures. The role emphasizes maintaining sterile environments, capturing radiographs and intra-oral images, and educating patients on oral health.

Responsibilities include chair-side support, x-ray duties, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Certification/licensure as required by state is necessary.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• State certification/licensure required (e.g. radiograph exposure).
• Associate degree or certificate preferred or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist to gain patient commitment for best possible treatment with urgency.
• Maintain a clean, sterile environment and prepare patients for treatment.
• Record and obtain intra-oral pictures as directed by the dentist.
• Complete x-rays and intra-oral photographs as directed by the dentist.
• Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and operatories per ADA guidelines.
• Comply with State, Federal, and other regulations including OSHA, HIPAA, ADA, DOL.

Skills

Patient care

X-ray proficiency

Infection control

Communication with patients

Education

GED or high school diploma

Associate degree or 1-year certificate

Experience in dental office preferred

Job description

PDS Health in Shrewsbury, MA is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to assist dentists in delivering high-quality patient care and efficient dental procedures. The role emphasizes maintaining sterile environments, capturing radiographs and intra-oral images, and educating patients on oral health.

Responsibilities include chair-side support, x-ray duties, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Certification/licensure as required by state is necessary.