Lead Registered Dental Assistant

Community Dental Partners•Cleburne, TX

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Registered Dental Assistant supports the dentist during treatments, exams, and discussions of treatment with patients, and oversees back-office functions, workflow, and efficiency. The role includes mentoring, training, and guiding new and existing team members, while continuing to develop professionally. The position is based at one location, Family Smiles Granbury, and is scheduled Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Texas-issued Registered Dental Assistant license.
4–5 or more 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 in digital X-rays and digital charting.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision; self-starter who demonstrates initiative.
Flexibility, innovation, and adaptability in 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 approach and strong interpersonal skills.
Promptness and timeliness with the work schedule.
Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
Openness to cross-training and learning new job skills.
Leadership and mentoring abilities.

Nice To Haves

Sealant Placement certification.
Nitrous Monitoring certification.
Coronal Polishing certification.

Responsibilities

Greet and prepare patients for exams, complete digital charting, and verify codes accurately.
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 explaining treatment information, providing post-care guidance, 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 appropriately certified.
Teach team members how to schedule appointments and treat and care for patients.
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.