Lead Dental Assistant

Swish Dental•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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!

Requirements

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
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

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