Lead Registered Dental Assistant

Community Dental Partners•Weatherford, TX

5d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Registered Dental Assistant supports the Dentist during treatments, exams, 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 includes preparing patients, assisting with a variety of dental procedures, managing treatment and exam room readiness, supporting patient education and post-care, and helping improve office processes. The Lead RDA also monitors staff and dentist time management, supports inventory ordering within the office budget, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Texas-issued Registered Dental Assistant license.
4–5+ years of dental assisting experience.
Experience with RCTs, 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, take initiative, and be a self-starter.
Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic business environment.
Strong task completion and attention to detail.
Teamwork and strong interpersonal skills.
Promptness and timeliness.
Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
Openness to cross-training and learning new skills.

Nice To Haves

Sealant Placement, Nitrous Monitoring, and Coronal Polishing certifications are preferred. For candidates with 2+ years of experience, the company provides courses.
Inspiring leadership and mentoring abilities.
High engagement, support for leadership, and the ability to model company values and guiding behaviors.
Enthusiasm for new challenges and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

Greet and prepare patients for exams, complete digital charting, and verify codes.
Capture quality X-ray images.
Assist dentists with a variety of treatment procedures, including RCTs, cord packing, crown seats, denture adjustments, and other complex treatments.
Support sedation treatments, including providing treatment information, post-care, and monitoring.
Delegate and support the setup and sterilization of exam and treatment rooms.
Discuss treatment options, their importance, and recommended follow-up care with patients.
Perform teeth polishing and sealant placement when holding the required certifications.
Teach team members how to schedule appointments and treat and care for patients.
Delegate instrument sterilization and ensure cross-contamination standards are followed.
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 patient 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.