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Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) – Full-Time/Part-Time
Grace Dental · Leander, TX
Grace Dental is a family-friendly general practice in Leander serving families across Leander, Cedar Park, and Liberty Hill. We’re growing and looking for a Registered Dental Assistant to join our team.
Why you’ll like working here
- Modern office with up-to-date technology, including an intraoral scanner and Open Dental practice software
- Supportive team
- Steady schedule: Mon–Thu 8:30 am–5 pm, Fri 8:30 am–3 pm
- Part-time schedules available
What you’ll do
- Chairside assisting for general and restorative procedures
- Seat patients, review health history, and prep and turn over operatories
- Take radiographs and digital impressions/scans
- Sterilize instruments and follow OSHA and infection-control protocols
- Explain post-op instructions and help patients feel comfortable
- Explain treatment plan and facilitate patient's acceptance
- Keep treatment notes and charting accurate in Open Dental
What we’re looking for
- Current Texas RDA registration (TSBDE) – required
- 1 years of chairside experience in general dentistry and a willingness to learn
- Coronal polishing, experience with Open Dental, and intraoral scanners is a plus
- Warm, reliable, punctual, professional, and a team player who takes ownership of their work
- Positive attitude, organized, able to multitask, and committed to lifelong learning
- Excellent communication skills to connect with patients and explain treatment plans
Pay and benefits
- $19–$26/hour, based on experience
- 6 paid holidays and 80 hours of paid time off per year
- Dental insurance for you and your immediate family, plus discounted dental care for your friends and family
- Health insurance allowance
- A friendly, supportive team that values reliability and quality patient care
How to apply: Send your resume to Care@grace.dental or apply here. Let us know if you’re looking for part-time or full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- License reimbursement
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- 1. Can you legally and able to work reliably as a licensed registered dental assistant in Leander, TX?
2. Describe how you make a temporary crown, step by step.
3. Which x-rays are you comfortable taking (BWX, FMX, PA, pano)? How long does it need for you to take an FMX, 18 pictures?
3. How do you handle a patient with a strong gag reflex?
4. A patient says, “It doesn’t hurt, why do I need a crown?” In 2–3 sentences, how would you explain it to them?
5. A patient says treatment is too expensive. What would you say or do next?
6. In the past 12 months, how many times were you absent or late to work?
7. Tell us about a time you had to learn a new skill, software, or procedure quickly. How did you do it?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- RDA: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $26