Lead Registered Dental Assistant RDA

Oral Health Industries • Mesquite, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a dental family that believes in Practicing With Love? If so, apply to join our compassionate, Patient-Centered Dentist office. At Texas Dentistry, we’re always striving to exceed expectations and provide care that goes the extra mile. We’re focused on patients first, helping everyone reach their dental goals. We are search of a friendly and experienced Lead Dental Assistant with the ability to adapt to general and pediatric dentistry.

Requirements

• One year of Dental Assisting Experience
• Dental Assistant License
• CPR Certification

Nice To Haves

• Ability to help train and develop Sterile Techs
• Bilingual a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Performing a variety of dental assisting duties while promoting quality dental care for our patients and a safe environment of minimal stress.
• Assisting the doctor.
• Teaching patients how to care for their teeth.
• Communicating effectively with patients (parents if patient is a child).
• Following universal precautions and all OSHA requirements.
• Ordering supplies.
• Assisting in training of new sterile techs.
• Assigning duties.
• Ensuring that the back office runs efficiently and effectively.
• Setting up and seating patients for the doctor.
• Making sure rooms are properly stocked, cleaned, and set up for treatment.
• Giving great patient care while following protocols for setting up patients.
• Leading and training team members with encouragement, respect, and understanding.
• Making sure supplies are ordered and that equipment is running correctly.
• Troubleshooting problems in the clinic.
• Correctly documenting all patient notes and initials correct forms.
• Making sure consents, medical clearances, and prescriptions are completed.
• Cheerfully assisting the doctor chairside with all procedures.
• Making sure all records have been received for patient.
• Releasing records to providers/patients needing a copy.
• Assisting the doctor by using appropriate materials and instruments while treating patients.
• Following all OSHA and Practice Safety Precautions.
• Accurately taking radiographs to decrease the need for retakes and exposure to radiation.
• Making sure that treatment plan charges assigned to patient, and discounts are correct.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off after 6 months
• Health, Vision, and Voluntary Life insurance
• Dental Employee Discount
• Supplemental Insurances

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed