RDA/DENTAL ASSISTANCE

Job Description
Job Description Dental Assistant We are looking for a reliable and experienced Dental Assistant to join our team and support the dentist in providing an excellent patient experience. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, personable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced private practice.
You will play an important role in keeping the clinical team running efficiently by providing chairside assistance, preparing treatment rooms, supporting patient care, and maintaining proper sterilization and infection-control standards.
Parking Available
Responsibilities
Welcome and comfortably assist patients throughout their visit
Prepare patients for dental treatments and examinations
Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, equipment, and materials
Assist the dentist with four-handed dentistry
Take dental X-rays and perform iTero scans
Sterilize and disinfect instruments and treatment areas according to regulations
Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked operatories
Provide patients with oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Perform lab tasks as directed
Assist with regulated clinical procedures as permitted by applicable requirements
Schedule follow-up appointments and support patient flow
Maintain accurate and timely patient records
Follow all OSHA, infection-control, and office safety protocols
Support the dentist and clinical team with other day-to-day patient care needs
Qualifications & Skills
Minimum 2 years of dental assisting experience in a private practice
Strong knowledge of dental instruments, procedures, and sterilization protocols
Experience with dental X-rays and digital scanning; iTero experience preferred
Understanding of OSHA, infection-control, and health & safety regulations
EFDA certification or experience with expanded functions is a plus
Strong computer skills and ability to learn dental software and technology
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Friendly, professional, and patient-focused approach
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team
High school diploma required; completion of a dental assisting program preferred
Additional certifications or training, such as EFDA , are a plus
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Skills:
General Practice
Digital X-rays
Treatment Planning
Dentrix
Dentrix Ascend

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• 401k

~ PTO

Compensation:
~$25-$29/hour