Lead Registered Dental Assistant

Community Dental Partners•Stephenville, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) supports the Dentist during treatments, examinations, and treatment discussions with patients. The role oversees back-office functions, patient flow, and efficiency. Lead RDAs mentor, train, and guide new and existing team members while continuing to develop their own skills. The position is based at one location, Family Smiles Granbury, and is scheduled Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Texas-issued Registered Dental Assistant license.
At least 4–5 years of dental assisting experience.
Experience with root canal therapy, cord packing, denture adjustments, and crown seats.
Experience training team members and monitoring their progress.
Experience conducting challenging conversations.
Proficiency with digital X-rays and digital charting.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision; self-starter who demonstrates initiative.
Flexible, innovative, and highly adaptable to a dynamic business environment.
High engagement, support for leadership, and ability to model company values and guiding behaviors.
Strong task completion and attention to detail.
Team-oriented, with strong interpersonal skills.
Prompt and timely attendance to the work schedule.
Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.
Openness to cross-training and learning new job skills.
Leadership and mentoring abilities.
Interest in new challenges and growth opportunities.

Nice To Haves

Sealant placement certification.
Nitrous monitoring certification.
Coronal polishing certification.
For candidates with two or more years of experience who do not have the listed certifications, the company provides courses.

Responsibilities

Greet and prepare patients for examinations, complete digital charting, and verify codes accurately.
Capture quality X-ray images.
Assist dentists with a variety of treatment procedures, including root canal therapy, cord packing, crown seats, denture adjustments, and other complex treatments.
Support sedation treatments, including providing treatment information, post-care instructions, and monitoring.
Delegate and support the setup and sterilization of examination and treatment rooms.
Discuss treatment options, their importance, and recommended follow-up care with patients.
Provide teeth polishing and sealant placement procedures when appropriately certified.
Teach team members how to schedule appointments and provide patient care.
Delegate instrument sterilization and follow cross-contamination standards.
Support team members as needed.
Create positive patient environments through engagement before, during, and after visits.
Discuss areas for improvement with the dentist and office manager.
Manage patient flow and improve processes to streamline visits.
Monitor staff and dentist time management to maximize patient care.
Guide parents and patients through post-care instructions.
Assist patients with company-provided prizes and dismissal.
Understand and adhere to HIPAA guidelines.
Train and monitor new team members and externs.
Complete inventory orders in accordance with the office budget.
Perform other duties as assigned.