Specialty RDA: Multispecialty Dentistry, Fort Worth

Socotra, Inc.; Milligan (NE); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics is seeking a Specialty Registered Dental Assistant for our Fort Worth location. The role supports general dentistry and orthodontics, with responsibilities spanning patient safety, charting, X-rays, tray setups, and chairside assistance.

The position requires an RDA license with the Texas Board, CPR certification, and experience with dental software. Bilingual Spanish is preferred; strong emphasis on infection control and patient education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Active Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license registered with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE).
• Current CPR certification preferred.
• Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide.
• Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training.
• Dental practice management software (Open Dental/Dentrix) experience helpful.
• Dental assisting experience preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• End of week inventory to replenish inventory.
• Making Patient Safety and Team Safety the number one priority.
• Adhering to OSHA and Infection Control Protocols.
• Maintaining and upkeeping digital patient information.
• Preparing tray set-ups according to doctor preferences and planned procedures.
• Keep exam rooms clean, disinfected, organized, and stocked according to standards.
• Educating patients and parents on the benefits of good oral health.
• Monitoring the patient’s physical and emotional well-being during the visit.
• Reviewing the patient chart and health history prior to the doctor arrival.
• Taking diagnostic quality X-Rays and attaching them to the patient chart.
• Helping the Rodeo Team maintain office cleanliness and IC protocol.
• Completing daily assignments.
• Monitoring and recording patient vital signs.
• Suctioning, cutting sutures, and holding retractors.
• Mixing amalgam, cement, and pulp paste and preparing impression materials.
• Pouring, trimming, and polishing impression trays.
• Assisting with bonding, banding, adjusting, and debonding orthodontic patients.
• Placing and cementing bands.
• Setting up orthodontic brackets and removing excess cement from brackets and bands.
• Making retainers, bleaching trays, and impressions.
• Maintaining crash cart equipment and supplies.
• Working with oral and IV sedated patients in office and hospital settings.
• Providing excellent chairside assistance and anticipating next steps to stay synchronized with the doctor.
• Ensuring the patient and parent comprehends post-op instructions.

Skills

RDA License

CPR Certification

Nitrous Oxide Monitoring

OSHA/HIPAA Training

Dentistry Software Experience

Dental Assisting Experience

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Open Dental

Dentrix

Job description

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics is seeking a Specialty Registered Dental Assistant for our Fort Worth location. The role supports general dentistry and orthodontics, with responsibilities spanning patient safety, charting, X-rays, tray setups, and chairside assistance.

The position requires an RDA license with the Texas Board, CPR certification, and experience with dental software. Bilingual Spanish is preferred; strong emphasis on infection control and patient education.