Part Time Ortho Registered Dental Assistant

Jefferson Dental Clinic•Baytown, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Dental Assistant works under the supervision of the Clinical Coordinator and performs a wide range of dental-office tasks, including patient care and education, administrative duties, and laboratory functions. Employees must be flexible and available to provide dental assistance and perform front desk duties according to patient needs and clinic management direction. The role includes preparing and sterilizing instruments and materials, assisting the dentist during procedures, supporting patients before, during, and after treatment, obtaining and documenting patient information, and maintaining infection-control standards. Additional responsibilities may include inventory management, specialized procedures, and community outreach. Clinic hours vary by location, and the position requires Saturday work. Occasional travel to alternate locations or training may be needed.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.
RDA certification is required within six months of hire.
Intermediate to advanced computer-use and data-entry skills.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to work clinic hours that vary by location, including mandatory Saturdays.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish language skills preferred.
RDA certification is highly desired.
At least one year of experience in a professional dental clinic preferred.

Responsibilities

Sterilize dental instruments and equipment for each patient, organize and lay out instruments, and hand instruments and other materials to the dentist during procedures.
Ask patients about their medical history and record the information for the dentist.
Advise patients on effective dental care and help them feel comfortable before, during, and after treatment.
Take dental X-rays and impressions for casts, study models, or temporary restorations.
Make temporary crowns.
Prepare cements, composites, impression materials, and other materials for procedures.
Use suction and swabs to keep patients' mouths clear and dry during procedures.
Apply topical anesthetic and place or remove rubber dams, matrices, and wedges.
Apply cavity liners and bases.
Obtain patients' dental records and complete dental charting.
Manage dental infection control in accordance with CDC, OSHA, and ADA standards, including sterilization, disinfection, instrument cleaning, and treatment-room disinfection.
Provide assistance in other clinic areas as requested.
Promote JDC at neighborhood events or local businesses and distribute flyers and goodie bags, as requested.
Organize and lay out instruments for specialized procedures.
Manage inventory.
Apply sealants after completing certification.
Monitor nitrous patients after completing certification.
Work clinic hours that vary by location, including mandatory Saturday work.
Travel occasionally to assist at alternate locations or attend training, as needed.