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.