Registered Dental Assistant

Registered Dental Assistant

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An essential team member, the role collaborates with patients, families and multidisciplinary staff to provide chair‑side assistance to the dentist.

• Assist dentist with oral hygiene instruction.
• Take, develop and mount X‑rays and impressions of dentures for dental appliances.
• Order and maintain supply inventory.
• Perform procedures in accordance with infection control policies and prepare operatories for patient treatment.
• Accurately report and document status, care rendered, provider orders, and contacts with patients or other healthcare providers.
• Maintain patient follow‑up procedures and assist front‑desk staff as needed.
• Complete direct‑ and indirect‑care documentation promptly, ensuring records are current and complete.
• Attend daily patient‑care huddles, periodic informational huddles, meetings, patient conferences, or planning sessions related to quality assurance and patient care.
• Participate in continuing education seminars to maintain licensure and certification requirements.
• Contribute to quality strategies, evaluating compliance with evidence‑based guidelines and identifying opportunities to improve patient outcomes.
• Ensure all tasks comply with regulatory and accreditation standards—including The Joint Commission and Comm Unity Care  policies.
• Develop and maintain favorable internal relationships with clinical managers, support staff, providers, and business office staff.
• Collaborate with all care‑team members to provide patient‑centered care.

• High level of skill at building relationships and providing excellent customer service.
• Requisite dental task skills and ability to perform assigned responsibilities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to utilize computers for data entry and information retrieval.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited course in dental assistance.

Experience in the dental field preferred.

• Texas State Board of Dental Examiners – Radiology, Jurisprudence and Infection Control certificates.

• Current healthcare provider CPR course completion card; certification to be maintained during employment.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

Eastside Office, Austin, TX

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