Sweet Tooth Pediatric Dentistry is looking for a skilled Registered Dental Assistant to join our team! Our practice is a growing start-up and we are looking for a friendly, hard working dental assistant to join our fantastic team! As an RDA with us, you will have the opportunity to provide exceptional dental care to children, while also being a part of a family-oriented private practice. We are looking for someone with a friendly attitude who is willing to provide a positive experience to our patients and grow with our practice. If you have experience working with children or are an experienced RDA who is open to learning it, this is a wonderful opportunity to join a great team!

Responsibilities:

• The primary role of the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is to assist the dentist as necessary to give the patient the ideal treatment
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patients feel comfortable
• Prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling them to provide efficient, quality dental treatment
• Perform x-rays and intra-oral photos
• Perform and discuss pre-operative and post-operative care
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, and operatories in accordance with the American Dental Association guidelines
• Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, HR policies and practices)

Qualifications:

• Equivalent to high school diploma or general education degree (GED), and specified training courses as mandated by state for certification, licensure, or registration
• Associate degree or one-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Minimum of 6 months to 1 year experience as RDA
• Pediatric dental experience is preferred but is not required
• Open to dental assistant externs and new graduates

Skills/Requirements:

• Current Texas RDA license
• Certification to complete the following: coronal polishing, obtain radiographis, pit and fissure sealant application, etc
• Experience with dental software systems such as Open Dental
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment

Apply today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Crowley, TX 76036 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person