Lead Registered Dental Assistant

ProSmile•Stafford Township, NJ

1d•$28 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

As the Lead Registered Dental Assistant, you will assist the doctor with all dental procedures, including but not limited to, taking directions from the doctor and anticipating the doctor's needs. This role is crucial for ensuring the efficient operation of the office by overseeing patient flow and managing the scheduling of Chairside Dental Assistants in collaboration with the Office Manager. You will also monitor the responsibilities of clinical staff, maintain inventory, ensure equipment functions properly, and delegate tasks.

Requirements

Applicable licensing required for the state in which you will work: For NJ- Dental Radiologic Technologist (DRT) license, For MD- Dental Radiologic Technologist (DRT) license, For PA- Radiation Health and Safety certificate
Certified Dental Assistant certificate required
Registered Dental Assistant License required
CPR/BLS certification
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Excell
One or more years DA experience

Responsibilities

Ensure the efficient operation of the office by overseeing patient flow and managing the scheduling of Chairside Dental Assistants in collaboration with the Office Manager.
Understand and monitor the responsibilities of clinical staff, recognizing performance and implementing procedures in conjunction with the Office Manager, Dental Director, and Regional Director.
Maintain accurate inventory and supplies for clinical and laboratory materials, ensuring proper procedures are followed and obtaining necessary approvals.
Lubricate and maintain handpieces and ensure all sterilization equipment functions properly.
Delegate responsibilities to the Assistant Clinical Coordinator (if assigned) and chairside Dental Assistants, providing evaluations and following up on assignments.
Report any issues regarding supplies, instruments, or equipment to the Office Manager, Dental Director, and Regional Director.
Match lab receipts and invoices with lab cases, ensuring proper logging and forwarding to the Comptroller’s office, and confirm that lab slips are signed.
Review and update the Emergency First Aid Kit every three months and maintain logs for disinfectant solution changes.
Check the status of nitrous and oxygen tanks, dental equipment, and operatories, ensuring everything is in working order.
Address patient inquiries regarding safety, sterilization, and instruments, and be prepared to assist with related questions.
Ensure all dental and sterilization equipment is turned off at the end of the day and submit weekly repair and equipment lists to Corporate.
Place timely orders for supplies and assist the Office Manager with additional tasks as needed.