Registered Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery

Dental AssistantFull-Time

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Job Description

Registered Dental Assistant – Oral Surgery

Position Highlights

Step into the fast-paced world of oral surgery as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)! Your role is essential in supporting surgeons during procedures and ensuring accurate, thorough documentation of patient care.

From preparing treatment rooms and assisting chairside to maintaining sterile technique and patient comfort, your skillset keeps everything running smoothly. Be part of a high-performing surgical team, monitor patient status, manage advanced instruments, and contribute to outstanding clinical outcomes.

Who We Are

Our vision is global leadership in oral health, focusing on outstanding patient experiences and industry standards. We foster a positive work environment with career growth opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive culture that values work-life balance. Our goal is to empower employees to deliver excellent patient care and build strong relationships with referring dentists.

What We Offer

We prioritize your personal and professional well–being, covering aspects from health to financial and social welfare.

  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k
  • Short/Long Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • National Discount and Rewards Marketplace
  • BLS/CPR Certification
  • Career Path Advancement to clinical or management positions

Required Qualifications

  • Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license in the state of employment
  • Radiology certification as required by state law
  • BLS Certification (or completed within 1 month of hire)
  • Strong teamwork and independent work capabilities, demonstrating good judgment and critical thinking
  • Passion for ensuring safety and exceptional attention to detail, vigilance, and meticulousness
  • Basic computer proficiency
  • A high school diploma or equivalent
  • Excellent manual dexterity and superior listening skills, especially in emergency scenarios

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous oral surgery experience is beneficial
  • DAANCE certification is desirable
  • Experience with electronic health records or digital charting
  • IV sedation or anesthesia monitoring experience is a plus

Core Benefits & Wellness

  • Medical (including Virtual Care), Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Uniforms/Scrubs provided

Financial Well-Being

  • Competitive pay, Bonus potential, and annual merit reviews
  • 401(k) Plan w/Company Match
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with HDHP health plans

Life Insurance

  • Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Spouse and Child Life Insurance

Time Off, Disability, & Leave of Absence

  • Paid Vacation (Starting at 2 weeks) and 6 Annual Paid Holidays

Paradigm Oral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Dental Assistant will support surgeons during oral surgery procedures and maintain sterile environments. They are responsible for monitoring patient status, managing surgical instruments, and ensuring accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Registered Dental Assistant license and radiology certification. Strong teamwork, manual dexterity, and a high school diploma are required, with oral surgery experience preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Oral surgery assistancePatient monitoringIV sedation monitoringActive listeningSafety compliance

Surgery Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Idaho is 95.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.2% of Idaho clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Dentist market look like in Idaho?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDentist median $385k (middle half $300k–$500k)41 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingIdaho index 95.5US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Idaho34 active5,724 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS healthcare professional listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 3% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Surgery listings741 in the last 30 days497 the 30 days before (+49%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Dentist pay trend+4.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Below most Dental Assistant listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 342 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Paradigm Oral Surgery

Hospitals and Health Care
Lincoln, NE
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) with Company Match
Short/Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program

Living in Boise

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$474k
Typical market rent
$1,900/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.4
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Boise City, ID metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.