Lead Registered Dental Assistant RDA

Job Description

The Lead Dental Assistant is responsible for performing a variety of dental assisting duties while promoting quality dental care for our patients and a safe environment of minimal stress. The Lead Dental Assistant is required to assist the doctor, teach the patients how to care for their teeth, communicate effectively with patients (parents if patient is a child), and follow universal precautions and all OSHA requirements. This Lead RDA will be also responsible for ordering, assist in training of new sterile techs, assigning duties, and ensuring that the back office runs efficiently and effectively. This position requires working Saturdays.

Dental Assistant Requirements

• One year of Dental Assisting Experience
• Dental Assistant License
• CPR Certification
• Ability to help train and develop Sterile Techs
• Bilingual a plus, but not required

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off after 6 months
• Health, Vision, and Voluntary Life insurance
• Dental Employee Discount
• Supplemental Insurances

Dental Assistant Job Duties

• Set up and seating patients for doctor - Makes sure rooms are properly stocked, cleaned, and set up for treatment. Gives great patient care while following protocols for setting up patients.
• Leads and trains team members with encouragement, respect, and understanding. Leads by example.
• Makes sure supplies are ordered and that equipment is running correctly. Troubleshoots problems in the clinic.
• Patient Notes and Documentation - Correctly documents all patient notes and initials correct forms. Makes sure consents, medical clearances, and prescriptions are completed.
• Cheerfully assists the doctor chair side with all procedures
• Medical Records - Makes sure all records have been received for patient. Releases records to providers/patients needing copy.
• Aid doctor by using appropriate materials and instruments while treating patients. Follow all OSHA and Practice Safety Precautions. Accurately take radiographs to decrease the need for retakes and exposure to radiation.
• Treatment Plans/Charges - Makes sure that treatment plan charges assigned to patient, and discounts are correct.

Qualifications

This position requires working Saturdays.