Registered Dental Assistant
Community Dental Partners · Coleman, TX · 1 wk ago
Healthcare$16–$19/hrFull-time
Reports to: Practice Manager, Regional Manager
About this role
The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is responsible for supporting the Dentist during treatments, exams, and treatment discussions with patients. This position performs general RDA duties in collaboration with other team members. We are looking for team members focused on providing quality customer service, maintaining strong 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.
Requirements
- Texas-issued Registered Dental Assistant Licensing (preferred).
- Sealant Placement, Nitrous Monitoring, and Coronal Polishing Certifications (preferred; company provides courses if 2+ years of experience).
- Digital x-ray and Digital Charting Experience.
Skills
- 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 environments.
- High engagement; supportive of leadership and a role model for company values and guiding behaviors.
- Strong demonstration of task completion and dedication to detail.
- Team player with 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 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.
Pay
$16–19/hr (based on experience).
Schedule
Monday–Friday, full-time.