Registered Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery
Listed compensation
$52K - $72.8K
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
BelRed Oral Surgery | Bellevue, WA
Full-time, M - F
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
- 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
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
Support surgeons during oral surgery procedures by providing chairside assistance and maintaining sterile techniques. Ensure accurate patient documentation and manage advanced surgical instruments to optimize clinical outcomes.
Requirements
Must be a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) with radiology and BLS certifications and a high school diploma. Previous experience in oral surgery, IV sedation monitoring, or DAANCE certification is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery at Paradigm Oral Surgery a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Surgery (Dental) — ranked against 263 active Surgery (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Surgery Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $58k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$62k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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