Lead Dental Assistant

Swish Dental
  • Houston, Texas
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    The Swish Dental team is looking for a highly motivated Lead RDA to join our team. 


    Why You'll Love Swish Dental

    Our career opportunities come with great benefits including:

    • Competitive salary
    • Monthly Bonus opportunity 
    • No weekends
    • Medical, vision, & dental benefits
    • Short-term disability 
    • Paid holidays and time off
    • And more!

    Main Duties and Responsibilities

    • Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
    • Perform dental radiographs (x-rays) and scans
    • Document baseline patient information
    • Prepare and sterilize instruments, equipment, and patient rooms
    • Provide exceptional patient care throughout their visit
    • Take impressions of patients' teeth 
    • Communicate effectively and efficiently
    • Maintain a “team first” and “patient first”mentality
    • Continuously increase knowledge and job skills 
    • Adhere by State, Federal, and local compliance standards including OSHA, HIPAA, and Texas Dental Board
    • Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures
    • Teach patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health
    • Perform various studio tasks that often require the use of a computer
    • Perform duties in accordance with practice policies
    • Review the schedule throughout the day
    • Ensure the back studio is running smoothly
    • Keep track of inventory and place orders when supplies are low
    • Work closely with the studio manager
    • Troubleshoot equipment problems and contact the tech team to fix any issues
    • Provide additional support and training when needed to the back studio staff

    Skills and Abilities

    • Fluent in English; verbal and written
    • Familiarity with dental terminology
    • Basic computer skills
    • Willingness to cover shifts at locations not typically assigned
    • Ability to travel to other locations as needed
    • Strong interpersonal skills

    Education and Experience

    • High school diploma or equivalent required
    • Certificate of Completion from a Dental Assisting Course required
    • Texas Registered Dental Assistant License required
    • CPR and/or BLS certification required
    • 1+ years of experience as a lead RDA or similar experience required


    Physical Demands and Work Environment

    • This position may be required to sit or stand for long periods
    • This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week
    • This position is in a clinical studio environment which can be noisy and distracting
    • This position may be exposed to infectious diseases and/or blood borne pathogens
    • This position may be required to handle sharp objects
    • This position may be exposed to harmful chemicals and/or gasses
    • This position may be required to communicate with others to exchange information
    • This position may require repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
    • This position may require the operation of machinery and/or power tools
    • This position may require the assessment of the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
    • This position may require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
    • This position may require medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds

    Swish Dental is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHouston, Texas

    Skills

    • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
    • Blood-Borne Pathogensunmatched
    • CPR Certificationunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Dentistryunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Federal Compliance Regulationsunmatched
    • HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)unmatched
    • Health Maintenanceunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Infectious Diseasesunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Machine Toolunmatched
    • Machining Operationsunmatched
    • OSHAunmatched
    • Oral Surgeryunmatched
    • Order Suppliesunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Patient Educationunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Radiographyunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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