Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Location: Lakewood Dental Group, East Dallas  

Job Type: Full-time  

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour, based on experience

About Lakewood Dental Group:  

Lakewood Dental Group is a private, fee-for-service general dentistry practice offering premium dental care and exceptional customer service to the East Dallas community and surrounding neighborhoods. Our practice provides a wide range of services, including general dentistry, cosmetic procedures, implant placement/restoration, Invisalign, endodontics, and oral surgery. We foster a family-oriented, fun work environment and take pride in delivering outstanding patient care.

Practice Mission:

- Delivering exceptional patient experiences through high-quality dental care and first-class customer service

- Positively impacting patients' oral health

- Upholding high ethical standards and always doing the right thing for our patients

Hours:  

- Monday to Thursday: 7:40 AM - 4:30 PM  

- Friday: 7:40 AM - 1:00 PM (Closed every other Friday)  

You may be required to stay up to 30 minutes after closing to complete your duties.

What We Offer:

- Three medical insurance plans to choose from

- Discounted dental benefits for employees and dependent children

- Paid Time Off (PTO)

- Six paid holidays

Qualifications and Skills:

- High school diploma or equivalent

- Active Texas RDA license (required)

- CPR certification

- 2+ years of dental assisting experience (preferred)

- Experience with digital practice software (Open Dental preferred)

- Knowledge of dental terminology

- Compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control regulations

Minimum Skills:

- Proficient in Open Dental software

- Experience with iTero intraoral scanning

- Ability to take full-mouth digital x-rays and intraoral photos

- Skilled in making, cementing, and adjusting temporary crowns and fillings

- Proficient in packing cord and taking dental impressions

- Strong chairside assisting skills with great communication and rapport-building

- Experience in sterilizing and disinfecting dental equipment and operatories

- Familiarity with mixing materials for impressions and restorations

- Competency in suction device use and applying topical anesthetics

- Ability to assist with charting and treatment planning

- Skilled in coronal polishing and dental charting

Responsibilities and Duties:

- Deliver exceptional customer service to all patients

- Maintain a clean and welcoming office environment

- Assist the dentist with treatments, anticipating their needs

- Conduct oral evaluations and assist with charting

- Perform iTero intraoral scanning

- Complete daily tasks, equipment maintenance, and ensure operatory setup and breakdown

- Take dental impressions and prepare dental casts

- Sterilize equipment and maintain infection control standards

- Assist with patient education and post-procedure care

Work Environment/Conditions:

- Personal protective equipment and safety protocols are required to reduce risks associated with radiographs and blood-borne pathogens.

- The role may involve prolonged sitting and standing.

Disclaimer:

The responsibilities and duties outlined above are intended to reflect the general nature of the role. Lakewood Dental Group reserves the right to amend and modify responsibilities as needed to meet business needs.

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

- No weekends

Work Location: In-person at Lakewood Dental Group, East Dallas