Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Lake Wales Dental Group | Full-Time

Overview

Lake Wales Dental Group is seeking a dedicated, experienced, and detail-oriented Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to join our growing dental team.

We are looking for someone who is dependable, energetic, patient-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced dental environment. The ideal candidate will have strong general dentistry assisting skills as well as experience supporting surgical procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Assist dentists during general and surgical dental procedures
Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and equipment
Assist with procedures including restorative dentistry, crowns, bridges, extractions, implants, and All-on-X/full-arch cases
Take high-quality digital X-rays and other diagnostic images as permitted
Maintain accurate patient records and clinical charting
Prepare patients for treatment and help ensure they feel comfortable throughout their visit
Provide patients with pre-operative and post-operative instructions
Properly sterilize instruments and maintain treatment rooms according to infection-control standards
Follow OSHA, HIPAA, and office safety protocols
Maintain dental and surgical inventory and communicate supply needs
Support doctors in maintaining an efficient and productive schedule
Work closely with the front desk, treatment coordinator, hygienists, and other clinical team members
Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked operatories
Help provide an exceptional patient experience from beginning to end

Skills & Qualifications

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) required
Dental assisting experience required
Surgical and oral surgery assisting experience strongly preferred
Experience with dental implants and All-on-X procedures is a major plus
Phlebotomy experience/credential is strongly preferred
Current CPR/BLS certification
Strong knowledge of dental instruments, procedures, sterilization, and infection control
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and time-management abilities
Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure
Self-motivated with strong initiative
Professional, dependable, and punctual
Familiarity with Open Dental is a plus
Team-oriented with a positive and collaborative attitude
Goal- and results-driven
Availability to work Monday through Saturday based on the office schedule

Ideal Candidate

Our ideal RDA is someone who takes pride in their work and understands the importance of supporting both the doctor and the patient. We are looking for someone who is:

People-Oriented: Friendly, professional, and able to build trust with patients
Detail-Oriented: Focused on accuracy, organization, and quality
Proactive: Recognizes what needs to be done and takes initiative
Team-Oriented: Willing to support doctors and coworkers to keep the office running efficiently
Calm Under Pressure: Able to maintain professionalism in a busy environment
Reliable: Consistently punctual, prepared, and accountable
Patient-Focused: Committed to creating an excellent experience for every patient

Benefits

Holiday Pay
Vacation Pay
Health Insurance Reimbursement
Dental Benefits

Join Lake Wales Dental Group and become part of a growing dental practice that values teamwork, professionalism, excellent patient care, and continued growth.

Please apply only if you meet the required qualifications and have dental assisting experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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