Registered Dental Assistant

Community Dental Partners • Beaumont, TX

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About The Position

The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) supports the Dentist during treatments, exams, and treatment discussions with patients, performing general RDA duties in collaboration with other team members. The role emphasizes quality customer service, strong professional relationships, and a positive attitude. The position is full-time at Family Smiles Beaumont, with a Monday–Friday schedule. Salary is $20 per hour and up, based on experience.

The RDA prepares and engages patients throughout visits, assists with clinical procedures, maintains treatment rooms and instruments according to cross-contamination standards, and supports scheduling and post-care guidance. Texas-issued RDA licensure is required, as is at least one year of dental experience. Digital x-ray and digital charting experience are also required. Sealant placement, nitrous monitoring, and coronal polishing certifications are preferred; courses are provided by the company for team members with two or more years of experience.

Requirements

• Texas-issued Registered Dental Assistant license.
• At least one year of dental experience.
• Experience with digital x-rays and digital charting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision; self-starter who demonstrates initiative.
• Flexible, innovative, and adaptable to a dynamic business environment.
• Highly engaged, supportive of leadership, and a role model for company values and guiding behaviors.
• Strong task completion and attention to detail.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Prompt and timely with work schedule.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to build relationships with new people.

Nice To Haves

• Sealant placement certification.
• Nitrous monitoring certification.
• Coronal polishing certification.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for exams, complete digital charting, and verify codes accurately.
• Capture quality x-ray images.
• Assist the dentist with a variety of treatment procedures.
• Set up and sterilize exam and treatment rooms.
• Discuss treatment options, their importance, and recommended follow-up care.
• Perform teeth polishing and sealant placement procedures when appropriately certified.
• Support patient treatment appointment scheduling as requested.
• Sterilize instruments and follow cross-contamination standards.
• Create a positive and uplifting patient environment 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance options (PPO/HSA), vision insurance, and dental insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Accident insurance.
• Life insurance, with employee, spouse, and child coverage options.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday pay.
• Hepatitis B and CPR certifications.
• Company-provided scrubs.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Company-provided online learning courses.
• Paid training.
• Employee fun days.
• Holiday celebrations.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Perks @ Work and employee discount program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed