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Full Time Rda Jobs in Austin, TX (NOW HIRING)

Active Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license in the state of Texas * Willingness to travel ... Whether you're looking for full-time stability or part-time flexibility, we have a place for you.

Active Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license in the state of Texas * Willingness to travel ... Whether you're looking for full-time stability or part-time flexibility, we have a place for you.

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Full Time Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), and why are they important?

To thrive as a Full Time Registered Dental Assistant, you need a solid background in dental procedures, infection control, and patient care, usually supported by completion of an accredited dental assisting program and current RDA certification. Familiarity with dental software, digital x-rays, and sterilization equipment is typically required. Strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a team setting are valuable soft skills. These competencies ensure safe, effective dental care and a positive patient experience in a busy dental practice.

What are some common challenges faced by a Full Time Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) in a busy dental practice?

As a Full Time RDA, you may often encounter challenges such as managing a fast-paced schedule, assisting multiple dentists, and balancing administrative duties with patient care. It’s common to handle overlapping appointments and unexpected changes, which requires strong organizational skills and adaptability. Effective communication with both the dental team and patients is crucial for maintaining workflow and ensuring a positive experience for everyone involved. Additionally, staying current with infection control protocols and new dental technologies is essential for success in this role.

What are Full Time RDAs?

Full Time RDAs are Registered Dental Assistants who work full-time hours, typically 35-40 hours per week, in dental offices or clinics. They assist dentists during procedures, take x-rays, prepare patients, sterilize instruments, and manage patient records. As licensed professionals, RDAs are essential members of the dental care team, ensuring efficient and safe dental practices. Full-time employment may offer benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth.

What is the difference between Full Time Rda vs Part Time Rda?

AspectFull Time RdaPart Time Rda
Work HoursTypically 35-40 hours per weekLess than 30 hours per week
CertificationsRequiredRequired
Work EnvironmentDental offices, clinicsDental offices, clinics
Job ResponsibilitiesFull scope of dental assisting dutiesAssisting duties, may be limited

Full Time Rda positions usually involve standard full-week hours and comprehensive assisting duties, while Part Time Rda roles offer more flexible schedules with fewer hours. Both roles require the same certifications and work in similar environments, but the commitment level differs.

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Registered Dental Assistant

Registered Dental Assistant

Central Health

Austin, TX

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago


Job description

Overview

Now Hiring Registered Dental Assistants (RDA) across multiple clinic locations in the Austin and supporting areas!

Join a growing dental team dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a supportive and mission-driven environment. 

In collaboration with patients, families (as defined by the patient) and staff across all disciplines and departments is responsible for providing chair-side assistance to the dentist.

Responsibilities
  • Assist dentist with oral hygiene instruction.
  • Take, develop and mount X-rays.
  • Take impressions of dentures for dental appliances.
  • Order and maintain supply inventory.
  • Perform procedures to compile with infection control policies and prepare operatories for patient treatment.
  • Accurately and completely report and document status, care rendered, response to care, provider orders, contacts with patient and/or other healthcare providers.
  • Maintain patient follow up procedures.
  • Assist front desk staff when needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Complete all direct and indirect care documentation in timely manner and ensure patient records are current and complete.
  • Attend daily patient care (unit) huddles and periodic informational (clinic) huddles, meetings, patient conferences, or planning sessions. These may be related to quality assurance, patient care and other related topics within the clinic.
  • Attend seminars and maintain all licensure and/or certification requirements for continuing education and best practices.
  • Participate in quality strategies to evaluate compliance with evidence-based guidelines, standards and to identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes.
  • Ensure all tasks provided and associated with patient care, patient administrative processes and related duties comply with all regulatory and accreditation standards including The Joint Commission and CommUnityCare Standard Operating Procedures and CommUnityCare Policies and Procedures.
  • Develop and maintain favorable internal relationships, partnerships with co-workers, including clinical managers, clinical support staff, providers and business office staff.
  • Interact respectfully and collaboratively with patients and their families, striving to develop favorable relationships with families.
  • Collaborate with all members of the care team in providing patient-centered care.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

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

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

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

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:  Experience in dental field preferredREQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:  Holds and maintains these certifications as a professional. Lapsing/expiration of these certifications/licensure will result in suspension of work:

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

REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR):

  • Current healthcare provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course completion card and will be required to maintain a current CPR certification during employment
Employment Type: FULL_TIME