Lead Ortho Registered Dental Assistant
Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics
•Onsite
About The Position
This role involves assisting an Orthodontist in patient treatment, prioritizing safety, maintaining digital records, preparing for procedures, educating patients, and ensuring the well-being of patients during their visits. The position also includes responsibilities related to team leadership, training, 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
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
- Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred
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
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
Upload and Match Resume
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
