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About this role: The Lead Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is responsible for supporting the Dentist during treatments, exams, and treatment discussions with patients. Able to assist with RCTs, Cording Packing, Crown Seat, Denture adjustments, and other complex treatments.

Lead Registered Dental AssistantReports to: Practice Manager, Regional Manager  Key Partnerships: Operations, Clinical, Support Center Department: Operations Salary: $22/hr (based on experience) Classification: Non-Except  Status: Full-TimeAbout this role:  The Lead Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is responsible for supporting the Dentist during treatments, exams, and treatment discussions with patients. This position will oversee back-office functions, flow, and efficiency. Lead RDAs are required to mentor, train and guide new and existing team members, as well as grow and challenge themselves. Job Responsibilities: <ul><li>Greet and prepare patients for exams, complete digital charting, and verify codes with precision. </li><li>Capture quality x-ray images </li><li>Assist dentists with a variety of treatment procedures </li><li>Able to assist with RCTs, Cording Packing, Crown Seat, Denture adjustments, and other complex treatments. </li><li>Familiar with sedation treatments, including treatment information, post-care, and monitoring. (Additional training provided)</li><li>Delegate and support setting up and sterilizing exam and treatment rooms</li><li>Discussing treatment options, importance, and follow up recommended care</li><li>Providing teeth polishing and sealant placement procedure (with required certifications) </li><li>Teaching team members how to schedule appointments, treat and care for patients.</li><li>Delegating sterilization of instruments and following cross-contamination standards </li><li>Willingness to jump in and support team members as needed</li><li>Creating positive and uplifting patient environments by patient engagement before, during, and after visits</li><li>Discussing areas of improvement with the dentist and office manager</li><li>Managing patient flow and improving the overall process to streamline patient visits</li><li>Monitoring staff and dentist time management to maximize patient care</li><li>Guiding parents and patients through post-care instructions </li><li>Assisting patients with company-provided prizes and dismissal </li><li>Understanding and adhering to HIPAA guidelines </li><li>Ability to train and monitor new team members and externs</li><li>Complete inventory order and act in accordance with office budget</li><li>Other duties as assigned</li></ul>Basic Qualifications: <ul><li>Texas Issued Registered Dental Assistant Licensing </li><li>4-5+ years of Dental Assisting experience </li><li>Sealant Placement, Nitrous Monitoring, and Coronal Polishing Certifications preferred (if 2+ years of experience, the company provides courses)</li><li>RCT, Cord Packing, Denture Adjustments, and Crown Seat experience</li><li>Experience with training team members and monitoring progress </li><li>Experience with conducting challenging conversations </li><li>Proficient in Digital x-rays and Digital charting</li></ul>Key Skills and Abilities, Characteristics of a good fit: <ul><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Ability to work with minimal supervision, self-starter, and demonstrates initiative</li><li>Flexible and innovative; highly adaptable to a dynamic business environment</li><li>High engagement; supportive of leadership and role model for company values and guiding behaviors</li><li>Strong demonstration of task completion and dedication to detail </li><li>Team Player and great interpersonal skills </li><li>Prompt and timely with work schedule </li><li>Amazing customer service skills, great at building relationships with new people</li><li>Open to cross-training opportunities and learning new job skills</li><li>Inspiring leadership skills and mentoring abilities</li><li>Excited for new challenges and growth opportunities</li></ul>Benefits: <ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Health (PPO/HSA), Vision, Dental,</li><li>Disability insurance (STD/LTD) </li><li>Accident Insurance</li><li>Life Insurance </li><li>Employee, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance Options</li><li>Paid Time Off </li><li>Holiday Pay</li><li>Hep B and CPR Certifications</li><li>Career Growth Opportunities</li><li>Company provided online learning courses</li><li>Competitive Compensation</li><li>Paid training</li><li>Employee fun days</li><li>Holiday celebrations</li><li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li><li>Perks @ Work, Employee Discount Program</li></ul> Schedule and Location:  Monday-Friday One Location - Santa Fe Smiles CDP is an Equal Opportunity EmployerCommunity Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Community Dental Partners

Lead Registered Dental Assistant

Budgeting

CPR Certification

Calendar Management

Clinical Support

Communication Skills

Customer Support/Service

Dentistry

Employee Assistance Plan

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)

Insurance

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Licensing

Mentoring

Office Management

Online Courses

Patient Care

Polishing

Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Process Improvement

Project Tracking

Radiography

Sterilization

Team Player

Time Management

Training/Teaching

Writing Skills

eLearning

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Specialty Dental Assistants If dental assistant is assigned within specialty areas including: Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Periodontics or Pediatric, they will primarily be supporting clinicians within that specialty and may be required to have additional training. In lieu of a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance, Specialty Dental Assistant must have reliable means of alternate transportation which would allow for required, timely travel to multiple offices per day, in some cases several times per day.

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Now is the time to join Lake Jackson Modern Dentistry and Orthodontics. You will have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced professionals. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and gain valuable experience, apply today!

Overview:
The primary role of the Dental Assistant is to support the success of the clinicians through effective delivery of the Perfect Patient Experience (PPE), thus creating a Patient for Life (PFL). Dental assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. Dental assistants prepare patients for oral examination and assist other dental professionals in providing treatment to the teeth, mouth, and gums.  Dental assistants must work effectively with co-workers including Specialty dental assistants, patients, and the front office by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner. A successful dental assistant will execute active listening to objectively consider ideas and suggestions from others, keep commitments; keep others informed of work progress, and address problems constructively to identify practical business solutions.  Specialty Dental Assistants If dental assistant is assigned within specialty areas including: Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Periodontics or Pediatric, they will primarily be supporting clinicians within that specialty and may be required to have additional training.   Responsibilities<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Perform functions in accordance with the applicable state’s Dental Auxiliaries Table of Permitted Duties.</li><li>Actively participate in the PPE by striving to keep your patients focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual needs and concerns.</li><li>Escort patients to/from the front desk and introduce them to other team members as appropriate.</li><li>Communicate with the front and back office teams to ensure the Orthodontists schedule runs smoothly and efficiently.</li><li>Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment.</li><li>Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment; clean each operatory in accordance with the state applicable infection control guidelines.</li><li>Prepare patients for treatment and assist the dentist- thereby enabling them to provide efficient, quality dental treatment. </li><li>At the direction of the clinician, complete radiographs and intra-oral pictures of patients in an efficient and timely manner.</li><li>Prepare tray setups for dental procedures and maintain adequate supply levels in each operatory, replenishing as needed to provide efficient patient care.</li><li>Keep the patients' mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices.</li><li>Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care as directed by the clinician.</li><li>Record patient charting and all the clinician’s notes in the digital patient chart as directed by the clinician.</li><li>Support patient care by presenting treatment record, consents and health history to clinician prior to patient treatment.  </li><li>Ensure equipment is maintained according to manufacturer’s guidelines.</li><li>Work closely with Lead Dental Assistant to ensure adequate clinical supplies are on hand.</li><li>Utilize technology by learning how to operate and give explanation/demonstration of how to operate to others. </li><li>Participate in daily morning huddles, monthly team meetings and any other meetings as required.</li><li>Models company culture, values, standards and best operational practices based on the “We Believes.”</li><li>Demonstrates stewardship of the PDS Brand making decisions consistent with the PDS Brand framework.</li><li>Implements the Perfect Patient Experience process in efforts to gain Patients for Life.</li><li>Maintains an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor in accordance with company policies; addresses others professionally and respectfully.</li><li>Ensures Compliance with Company policies, as well as State, Federal and other regulatory bodies.</li><li>Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Equivalent to high school diploma or general education degree (GED), and specified training courses as mandated by state for certification, licensure, or registration.</li><li>Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: As mandated by applicable state.</li><li>Specialty Dental Assistants must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.  Driver’s license must be verified by completing a background check and motor vehicle record check at the time of hire.</li><li>Specialty Dental Assistants are required to timely travel to multiple offices per day, in some cases several times per day, and must have reliable means of transportation to travel to assigned offices. </li><li>In lieu of a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance, Specialty Dental Assistant must have reliable means of alternate transportation which would allow for required, timely travel to multiple offices per day, in some cases several times per day. </li><li>Travel may be planned or unplanned and is subject to change without notice.</li></ul>Preferred<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>One-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.</li></ul>Knowledge/Skills/Abilities<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Ability to respond to common inquiries from patients, staff, vendors, or other members of the business community.</li><li>Ability to draw valid conclusions, apply sound judgment in making decisions, and to make decisions under pressure.</li><li>Ability to interact with other Clinicians and Owner Doctors effectively</li><li>Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.</li><li>Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedure manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and governmental regulations. </li><li>Ability to communicate effectively and present information, both verbally and in writing, to patients and co-workers. </li><li>Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form.</li><li>Ability to maneuver through basic computer software.</li><li>Results Oriented (Energetic self-starter; sets realistic goals; meets commitments; persistent, prioritizes daily to achieve results).</li><li>Customer Service Advocate (flexible and adaptive; empathetic; passionate; ethical).</li><li>Influencer (active listener/observer of behavior; creates a win/win need for change)</li><li>Self-motivated, reliable individual capable of working independently as well as part of a team.</li><li>Ability to multi-task effectively without compromising the quality of the work.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.</li><li>Ability to handle and maintain extreme confidentially Patient records.</li><li>Organized, detail-oriented individual able to work in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul>Benefits<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement</li><li>401K</li><li>Paid time to volunteer in your local community</li></ul>

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