Registered Dental Assistant

Join our team at Jefferson Dental and Orthodontics and become a part of our mission to provide exceptional patient care through education and empathy. As a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), you will play a crucial role in delivering top‑notch dental services while ensuring our patients have a 5‑star experience. Position Overview As an Registered Dental Assistant, you will work under the guidance of our Lead Registered Dental Assistant and Doctor, performing various office functions that contribute to our patients’ overall well‑being. You will provide chairside assistance, patient care and education, laboratory tasks, and administrative duties, as well as receive cross‑training to assist with front‑office tasks—all aimed at maintaining our commitment to a 5‑star patient experience. Core Responsibilities Foster a comfortable and welcoming environment for patients throughout their visit. Gather and record patients’ medical history for the dentist’s reference. Perform dental imaging, including x‑rays and impressions. Manage patient records and complete dental charting. Organize and prepare instruments for dental procedures. Administer topical anesthetics and assist with various clinical procedures. Assist the dentist during treatments by handing instruments and materials. Educate patients on effective dental care practices. Create temporary crowns and assist with dental preparations. Adhere to strict infection control protocols to meet industry standards. Sterilize dental instruments and equipment, ensuring patient safety. Provide support in various clinic areas as assigned by leadership. Participate in community outreach activities as needed. Competencies for Excellence Leadership and influence: set and communicate goals, enhancing organizational commitment. Integrity & credibility: build trust among patients, colleagues, and leaders. Initiative and results orientation: establish challenging goals and handle crises effectively. Effective communication: understand and tailor communication to others’ needs. Concern for order and quality: maintain meticulous records and meet deadlines. Teamwork: foster a friendly and collaborative atmosphere. Self‑management: exhibit confidence, function under pressure, and manage behavior. Adaptability: embrace change and support shifting priorities. Diversity: integrate into a diverse work environment and patient population. Customer service excellence: earn patients’ trust and deliver a 5‑star experience. Job Requirements Minimum age of 18. High school diploma or equivalent. Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred. Active RDA certification & RDA license required at time of hire. Minimum 1 year of dental office experience preferred. Minimum 1 year of patient care or customer service experience preferred. Reliable transportation and availability to work clinic hours, including Saturdays. Job Type Full‑time Pay $17.00 – $22.00 per hour Position Type / Expected Hours of Work Full‑time, five days a week including alternating Saturdays. Two Saturdays a month are mandatory for all team members. Work Environment and Physical Demands The employee is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities. Travel Occasional travel to assist alternate locations or for training, as needed. Benefits 401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr