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Registered Dental Assistant

Community Dental Partners · Garland, TX · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$17–$20/hrFull-time

About the role

The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) supports the dentist during treatments, exams, and treatment discussions with patients. This position performs general RDA duties in collaboration with other team members and focuses on providing quality customer service, maintaining professional relationships, and demonstrating a positive attitude.

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.
  • Set up and sterilize exam and treatment rooms.
  • Discuss treatment options, importance, and follow‑up recommended care.
  • Provide teeth polishing and sealant placement procedures (with required certifications).
  • Support patient treatment appointment scheduling as requested.
  • Sterilize instruments and follow cross‑contamination standards.
  • Create positive and uplifting patient environments through engagement before, during, and after visits.
  • Guide parents and patients through post‑care instructions.
  • Assist patients with company‑provided prizes and dismissal.
  • Understand and adhere to HIPAA guidelines.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

  • Texas‑issued Registered Dental Assistant license.
  • 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

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

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Health (PPO/HSA), Vision, Dental, Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
  • Accident Insurance
  • Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and child
  • Paid Time Off and 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 and holiday celebrations
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Perks @ Work and employee discount program

Pay

$17‑20/hr (based on experience)

Schedule

Tuesday‑Saturday

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