Surgical Registered Dental Assistant Lead

Central Health•Austin, TX

16h

About The Position

In collaboration with patients, their families (as defined by the patient), and staff across disciplines and departments, the Surgical Registered Dental Assistant Lead provides chair-side assistance to the dentist. The role supports patient-centered care through clinical assistance, patient follow-up, accurate documentation, and coordination with the care team. It also contributes to quality improvement and compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Completion of an accredited course in dental assisting.
Unrestricted Texas State Board of Dental Examiners Registered Dental Assistant License, required upon hire and to be maintained.
Nitrous Oxide Monitoring and Certification, required upon hire and to be maintained.
Outpatient hospital or surgical center credentialing privileges, required upon hire.
Current healthcare-provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course completion card; current CPR certification must be maintained during employment.
Strong relationship-building and customer-service skills.
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.
Follow infection-control procedures and prepare operatories for patient treatment.
Accurately document patient status, care provided, response to care, provider orders, and contacts with patients or other healthcare providers.
Maintain patient follow-up procedures and keep patient records current and complete.
Assist front desk staff when needed.
Complete direct- and indirect-care documentation in a timely manner.
Attend daily patient-care huddles and periodic clinic huddles, meetings, patient conferences, and planning sessions.
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, 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 with co-workers, 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.