Lead Dental Assistant ($2000 Sign On Bonus!)

JOB OVERVIEW

The Lead Dental Assistant is a key member and contributor in creating an amazing, one-of-a-kind Patient Experience. The Lead DA will provide direct patient care in all stages of a dental appointment. Successful candidates will work in the Back Office and in our world-class lobbies engaging, entertaining, and caring for our patients. REPORTS TO: Office Leader SCHEDULE: This position requires a flexible schedule that may require extended hours as business requires – including evenings and weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS

Active CPR and AED training Sealant, Coronal Polishing, or PALS Certifications are all a huge plus! Dental practice management software (Open Dental/Dentrix) experience helpful Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Prepare exam and operatory rooms to be clean and ready to receive patient Setup trays and instruments for each patient Prepare, maintain, and sterilize instruments and equipment Ensure all operatories are functioning properly Clean rooms before and after each patient, and at the end of the day Clean the suctions and traps Collect and dispose of trashTake diagnostic quality X-rays if needed Maintain the office flow for a smooth day Assignments of roles and responsibilities to the back staff Monthly inventory order is placed and checked in Procurify Ensure all tests are run and complete for the dental equipment Ensure we have Oxygen/Nitrous/Helium tanks in stock Training of new employees Ensure all equipment including tanks are off at the end of the day Communicate with doctors and ensuring they have instruments/material they need Help with minor dental work: retraction cord, scaling, temporaries and coronal polishing Placement of post-extraction and periodontal dressings Take impressions, bite registrations and prepare the study casts (models of teeth) Help provide direct patient care in all dental specialities, including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery Assist the doctor during exams

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Prolonged sitting and standing as needed Ability to lift up to 15 lbs Compensation Range: $24.75-$28.75 NOTE A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the Associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics