Lead Dental Assistant w/ X-ray

ProSmile•Lexington Park, MD

3d•$27 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

As a Lead Dental Assistant with X-ray, you will help support the clinical needs of our patients and doctors. The duties of a Lead Dental Assistant are very important for the functionality of our dental offices. These duties can include patient care, recordkeeping, and appointment scheduling. As a Lead Dental Assistant with X-ray, you will assist the doctor with all dental procedures including but not limited to, taking directions from the doctor, anticipating the doctor's needs.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
Easily able to learn technologies and systems required and demonstrates a desire to learn
Applicable licensing required for the state in which you will work: For NJ- Dental Radiologic Technologist (DRT) license or willing to pursue licensure immediately required. For MD- Dental Radiologic Technologist (DRT) license or willing to pursue licensure immediately required. For PA- Radiation Health and Safety certificate or willing to pursue licensure immediately required.
X-ray License required
Active CPR Certification is required
Knowledge of dental instruments and patient care.
Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public.
Excellent organization, prioritization, follow up, analytical and time management skills with ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

1+ years work experience as a Dental Assistant preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain overall efficient flow of the office
Understand responsibilities of each clinical staff member; recognize when staff is working well and implement procedures along with the help of the Office Manager, Dental Director and Regional Director
Schedule Chairside Dental Assistants with the help of the Office Manager
Provide progress reports on OSHA each month to the Office Manager and Dental Director
Making sure everything is up to date for Clinical Services and maintaining emergency kits.
The position involves having the expertise to anticipate the patient's and the Provider's needs
Monitor patient flow and assist with seating when needed; ensure charts are placed in doctors’ inpatient boxes.
Manage inventory and supply orders for clinical and lab materials, following approval protocols.
Oversee equipment maintenance including sterilization units, compressors, evacuation systems, and x-ray machines.
Delegate tasks to Assistant Clinical Coordinator and chairside Dental Assistants; evaluate their performance.
Ensure lab cases are processed correctly, slips completed, and invoices matched; maintain lab logbook.
Maintain emergency kits, disinfectant logs, and monitor nitrous/oxygen tanks.
Respond to patient inquiries regarding safety and sterilization.
Submit weekly equipment repair lists and ensure proper shutdown of all dental equipment daily.
Assist Office Manager with duties as needed; share maintenance tasks and log off systems at day’s end.
Anticipate needs of patients and providers to ensure smooth operations.
Serves as primary supervisor to provide training, guidance, and performance feedback to dental assistants and ensures adherence to ProSmile handbook policies that maintain high clinical and service standards.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical Insurance: Choice of five comprehensive Aetna medical plans, including options with low copays, deductible-sharing, and national provider networks.
Dental Insurance: MetLife plans offering preventative, basic, major, and orthodontic coverage options.
Vision Insurance: Davis and UHC vision plans with annual exams, eyewear allowances, and contact lens benefits.
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts: Pre-tax savings accounts for medical, dependent care, and healthcare expenses.
Life & Disability Insurance: Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, with voluntary life, short-term, and long-term disability plans.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Identity Theft & Fraud Protection
Legal Support Services
Discount Programs (including pet insurance, travel, theme parks, electronics, etc.)
Wellness Programs
Financial Wellness and Planning Tools
company-supported reimbursement for certain licenses and certifications, subject to role eligibility and company guidelines.