Registered Dental Assistant

About the role

At Father Joe’s Villages, our Medical and Dental teams provide compassionate, high-quality care to individuals and families experiencing homelessness and housing instability. Through integrated healthcare services, we help remove barriers to wellness while supporting dignity, stability, and long-term health outcomes for the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for patient care and dental procedures.
• Provide advanced ideas and assistance to the Dentist and Dental Hygienist during a variety of treatments and procedures.
• Take and process dental x-rays in accordance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate patient records, treatment documentation, and electronic dental charts in compliance with HIPAA standards.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventive care, and post-treatment instructions.
• Perform expanded functions within RDA scope of practice, which may include impressions, placement and removal of materials, fluoride application, restorative support, and related clinical duties as permitted.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and maintain clean, safe treatment areas in compliance with ADA, OSHA, and CDC guidelines.
• Support clinic operations by monitoring supplies, maintaining equipment, completing required trainings, and contributing to overall workflow efficiency.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• A current Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certification required.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant in a clinical setting required.
• A current X-ray Certification required.
• A Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification required.
• Familiarity with electronic dental records (EHR) preferred.

Qualifications

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Committed to excellence in patient care and safety.

Skills

• Hands-on clinical work.
• Thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Passionate about expanding access to dental care in the community.

Benefits

• Compensation based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
• The anticipated starting pay range for this role is $30.27 to $34.81 per hour.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plan options, paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and professional development opportunities.
• Access to wellness programs and employee assistance resources to support work-life balance and overall well-being.

Pay

The anticipated starting pay range for this role is $30.27 to $34.81 per hour.

Schedule

This is a full-time position, typically scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Standard work hours are generally consistent, with some variation possible based on clinic operations and patient care needs.