Lead Ortho Registered Dental Assistant

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics•Brownsville, TX

35d

About The Position

This role involves assisting the Orthodontist in patient treatment, prioritizing safety, maintaining records, preparing materials, and educating patients. The Lead Ortho Registered Dental Assistant will also play a key role in team development and managing escalations within the orthodontic department.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Must maintain an active Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) License registered with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE)
Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training
Bilingual (Spanish) is required

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1 year dental leadership experience preferred
Minimum 1 year orthodontic dental assistant experience preferred
Dental practice management software (Open Dental/Dentrix) experience

Responsibilities

Assist with Orthodontist in treating patient
Instruct patient of elastic treatment
Making Patient Safety and Team Safety the number one priority
Adhering to OSHA and Infection Control Protocols
Maintaining and upkeeping digital patient information
Preparing tray set-ups according to doctor preferences and planned procedures
Educating patients and parents on the benefits of good oral health
Monitoring the patient's physical and emotional well-being during the entire visit
Helping the Rodeo Team maintain office cleanliness and IC protocol
Mixing amalgam, cement, and preparing impression materials
Pouring, trimming, and polishing impression trays
Assisting with bonding, banding, adjusting, and debonding orthodontic patients
Placing and cementing bands
Setting up orthodontic brackets and removing excess cement from brackets and bands
Making retainers, bleaching trays, and impressions
Ensures orthodontic team members embrace the perfect appointment and flow
Point person for orthodontic escalations
Coaching, training, and developing orthodontic team members