Surgical Registered Dental Assistant Lead

CommUnityCare Health Centers•Austin, TX

About The Position

In collaboration with patients, their families as defined by the patient, and staff across all disciplines and departments, the Surgical Registered Dental Assistant Lead provides chair-side assistance to the dentist. The role supports patient care, clinic operations, infection control, documentation, and coordination with the broader care team. The position requires maintaining professional certifications and following applicable regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
Completion of an accredited course in dental assistance.
Unrestricted Texas State Board of Dental Examiners Registered Dental Assistant License, required upon hire and maintained during employment.
Nitrous Oxide Monitoring and Certification, required upon hire and maintained during employment.
Outpatient Hospital or Surgical Center credentialing privileges, required upon hire.
Current healthcare-provider CPR course completion card upon hire; current CPR certification must be maintained during employment.
Ability to build relationships and provide excellent customer service.
Skills and ability to perform assigned dental tasks.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to use computers for data entry and information retrieval.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the dental field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the dentist with oral hygiene instruction.
Take, develop, and mount X-rays.
Take impressions of dentures for dental appliances.
Order and maintain supply inventory.
Perform procedures that comply with infection control policies and prepare operatories for patient treatment.
Accurately and completely report and document patient status, care rendered, response to care, provider orders, and contacts with patients or other healthcare providers.
Maintain patient follow-up procedures.
Assist front desk staff when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Complete direct and indirect care documentation in a timely manner and ensure patient records are current and complete.
Attend daily patient care unit huddles and periodic clinic huddles, meetings, patient conferences, and planning sessions related to quality assurance, patient care, and other clinic topics.
Attend seminars and maintain licensure and certification requirements for continuing education and best practices.
Participate in quality strategies to evaluate compliance with evidence-based guidelines and standards and identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes.
Ensure patient care tasks, patient administrative processes, and related duties comply with regulatory and accreditation standards, including The Joint Commission standards and CommUnityCare procedures and policies.
Develop and maintain favorable working relationships and partnerships with coworkers, including clinical managers, clinical support staff, providers, and business office staff.
Interact respectfully and collaboratively with patients and their families, striving to develop favorable relationships.
Collaborate with all members of the care team to provide patient-centered care.