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Registered Dental Assistant - RDA

Location
Paramus, NJ
Work type
Full Time
Posted
2026-10-21

Job description

What You’ll Do

Chairside Clinical Assistance

· Provide efficient, high-quality four-handed assistance during restorative and other clinical procedures.

· Anticipate provider needs to support smooth, productive appointments.

· Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and necessary materials for scheduled procedures.

· Assist with radiographs, intraoral photos, impressions, digital scans, and other procedures as permitted by state law and credentials.

· Document clinical notes and information , treatment details accurately in the practice management system to present detailed treatment plans and .

· Support patient positioning, comfort, and post-treatment instructions.

Patient Experience & Communication

· Help patients feel comfortable, informed, and confident throughout their visits.

· Explain clinical procedures and postoperative instructions in patient-friendly language.

· Reinforce the dentist’s recommendations accurately without independently diagnosing or prescribing care.

· Listen to concerns, communicate relevant information to the doctor, and facilitate clear clinical-to-administrative handoffs.

Clinical Quality & Efficiency
· Lab Case management & Flow

· Check that supplies and materials needed for assigned patients are available; report shortages and concerns to the Clinical Operations DA.

· Follow established infection-control, sterilization, and patient-safety protocols.

· Maintain cleanliness, organization, and readiness of assigned rooms.

· Support on-time appointments and smooth patient transitions.

· Participate in team meetings, clinical training, and continuing development.

Who We’re Looking For

· RDA credentials and any additional certifications required for assigned duties under applicable state law.

· Strong chairside skills, attention to detail, and commitment to patient safety.

· Excellent patient communication, reliability, teamwork, and openness to feedback. Ability to educate and answer patient questions regarding their care.

· Well versed in Dental software (DENTRIX ASCEND) and digital technology; experience with high end comprehensive restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and digital scanning .

· Enthusiastic to achieve practice and personal KPI goals to grow.

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