Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Job overview

The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) role is onsite at the practice’s Cookeville and Crossville, TN locations, with work scheduled at both sites each week. Compensation is negotiable, with potential production-based bonuses. The assistant supports the team caring for and treating dental patients. The role helps clinicians deliver dental care by preparing patients and treatment areas, assisting during procedures, maintaining accurate records, and supporting patient comfort and understanding. Consistent care, communication, and professionalism across both offices help maintain patient flow and practice standards.

What you'll do

• Prepare and escort patients, review histories, document charts, take radiographs, assist clinicians with treatment, and provide clinician-directed post-operative instructions. Set up trays, sterilize instruments, disinfect operatories, prepare lab cases, manage supply orders, schedule appointments, and support patient flow. Follow OSHA, HIPAA, universal precautions, and office procedures
• travel between Cookeville and Crossville locations as scheduled.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered dental assistant

rda

dental assisting

radiographs

patient care

sterilization

dental charts

cookeville tn

crossville tn

northside family dentistry

cpr certification

x-ray certification

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Dental benefits
• 401(k) with company match after one year
• paid vacation and holidays
• training and development
• bonus and incentive opportunities.

Why this role

Regular travel between two practice locations is required. Dental benefits, 401(k) with company match after one year, paid vacation and holidays, training and development, and bonus/incentive opportunities are listed.

About the employer

Northside Family Dentistry is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.