Lead Dental Assistant

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
• Perform dental radiographs (x-rays) and scans
• Document baseline patient information
• Prepare and sterilize instruments, equipment, and patient rooms
• Provide exceptional patient care throughout their visit
• Take impressions of patients' teeth
• Communicate effectively and efficiently
• Maintain a “team first” and “patient first” mentality
• Continuously increase knowledge and job skills
• Adhere by State, Federal, and local compliance standards including OSHA, HIPAA, and Texas Dental Board
• Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures
• Teach patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health
• Perform various studio tasks that often require the use of a computer
• Perform duties in accordance with practice policies
• Review the schedule throughout the day
• Ensure the back studio is running smoothly
• Keep track of inventory and place orders when supplies are low
• Work closely with the studio manager
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and contact the tech team to fix any issues
• Provide additional support and training when needed to the back studio staff

Skills and Abilities

• Fluent in English; verbal and written
• Familiarity with dental terminology
• Basic computer skills
• Willingness to cover shifts at locations not typically assigned
• Ability to travel to other locations as needed
• Strong interpersonal skills

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Certificate of Completion from a Dental Assisting Course required
• Texas Registered Dental Assistant License required
• CPR and/or BLS certification required
• 1+ years of experience as a lead RDA or similar experience required

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• This position may be required to sit or stand for long periods
• This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week
• This position is in a clinical studio environment which can be noisy and distracting
• This position may be exposed to infectious diseases and/or blood borne pathogens
• This position may be required to handle sharp objects
• This position may be exposed to harmful chemicals and/or gasses
• This position may be required to communicate with others to exchange information
• This position may require repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• This position may require the operation of machinery and/or power tools
• This position may require the assessment of the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
• This position may require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
• This position may require medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds