Lead Dental Assistant

Swish Dental•San Antonio, TX

22h

About The Position

Swish Dental is seeking a highly motivated Lead Registered Dental Assistant to support dentists and patients and help ensure the back studio runs smoothly. The role includes assisting with treatment procedures, performing radiographs and scans, documenting patient information, preparing and sterilizing instruments and rooms, taking dental impressions, and providing patients with care instructions and oral hygiene guidance. The Lead Dental Assistant also reviews the daily schedule, monitors inventory, places supply orders, troubleshoots equipment issues, collaborates with the studio manager and tech team, and provides support and training to back studio staff. The position requires compliance with applicable OSHA, HIPAA, Texas Dental Board, and other state, federal, and local standards. The role is based in a clinical studio environment and may involve extended periods of sitting or standing, work exceeding 40 hours per week, and exposure to clinical hazards.

Requirements

Fluent in English, verbally and in writing.
Familiarity with dental terminology.
Basic computer skills.
Willingness to cover shifts at locations not typically assigned and travel to other locations as needed.
Strong interpersonal skills.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Certificate of Completion from a Dental Assisting Course.
Texas Registered Dental Assistant License.
CPR and/or BLS certification.
At least 1 year of experience as a lead RDA or in similar experience.

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 the patient visit.
Take impressions of patients' teeth.
Communicate effectively and efficiently and maintain a team-first and patient-first mentality.
Continuously increase knowledge and job skills.
Adhere to state, federal, and local compliance standards, including OSHA, HIPAA, and Texas Dental Board requirements.
Provide patients with oral care instructions following surgery or other dental treatment procedures.
Teach patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health.
Perform studio tasks that may require computer use and follow practice policies.
Review the schedule throughout the day and ensure the back studio is running smoothly.
Track inventory and place orders when supplies are low.
Work closely with the studio manager.
Troubleshoot equipment problems and contact the tech team to resolve issues.
Provide additional support and training to back studio staff when needed.
Cover shifts at locations not typically assigned and travel to other locations as needed.