Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
Ghina Morad DMD is seeking an experienced, dependable, and patient-focused Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to join our team. We are looking for someone who takes pride in providing excellent patient care, works well in a collaborative environment, and is comfortable supporting both general dentistry and orthodontic procedures.
About the Role
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) and be passionate about delivering excellent patient service in a comfortable, welcoming environment. We value strong interpersonal and communication skills, teamwork, organization, and attention to detail. While experience with orthodontic procedures is preferred, we welcome candidates eager to learn and develop additional orthodontic assisting skills.
Responsibilities
- Greet and seat patients, ensuring their comfort throughout their visit
- Prepare treatment rooms and provide patient comfort items as needed
- Apply topical anesthetic
- Take patient and orthodontic progress photos
- Take FMX, bitewing, and cephalometric radiographs
- Provide chairside assistance to the doctor during dental procedures
- Turn over treatment rooms between patients
- Sterilize dental instruments and maintain proper infection-control procedures
- Stock operatories and monitor necessary clinical supplies
- Coordinate and track dental lab cases
- Communicate supply needs to the lead assistant
- Assist with treatment presentations for new and existing patients
- Review pending treatment with patients and assist with scheduling
- Chart clinical notes using Open Dental templates for doctor review
- Develop additional skills related to orthodontic assisting
- Provide backup support answering patient and new-patient phone calls when needed
- Assist with recall scheduling and other patient follow-up
- Support other team members to help maintain an efficient, patient-centered practice
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
- Experience working in a dental office environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Organized, dependable, and attentive to detail
- Interest in learning and developing orthodontic assisting skills
Schedule
Full-time, 4 days per week.
Pay
$30–$38 per hour, depending on experience.