Registered Dental Assistant Lead

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead Responsibilities:
  • Supervises and trains new and current Back Office employees.
  • Reviews charts daily in Open Dental, ensuring accurate information.
  • Solves daily audits by facilitating corrections or identifying responsible parties.
  • Works with Practice Manager to facilitate back office staff schedules.
  • Enforces, reviews, and applies CHOICE Healthcare Services' policies.
  • Maintains office flow and patient wait times.
  • Utilizes downtime for recovery, opening bays, and sterilization.
  • Schedules and tracks hours for externships and new employees.
  • Supports interns with training and evaluations.
  • Works with HR and Practice Manager to coordinate OSHA responsibilities.
• RDA Responsibilities:
  • Assists the doctor in procedures.
  • Takes x-rays.
  • Takes IO's.
  • Aids in prophylaxis cleaning of teeth.
  • Instructs patients on oral hygiene.
  • Charts cavities and teeth with the doctor.
  • Sterilizes instruments.
  • Sets up and breaks down treatment/hygienic rooms.
  • Prepares rooms for treatment/hygiene.
  • Charts patient's treatment and treatment plan with the doctor.

Qualifications

• Certification from a dental college OR three to six months related experience and/or training.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.
• One year of dental back office lead or supervisory experience.
• California Registered Dental Assistant License.
• X-Ray Certification.
• Coronal Polish Certification, preferred.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of dental procedures and protocols.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling.
• Competitive salary range of $23.27 - $31.63 per hour (DOE).
• Health insurance options.
• Employee wellness programs.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

• $23.27 - $31.63 per hour (DOE)

Schedule

• Varies based on department needs.