Lead Dental Assistant

Lead Dental Assistant Agency: Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department: Clinical Affairs Job Location: Dallas, Texas Job Type: Staff Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate Job Description We are committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions strengthens our core values: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. Texas A&M University Health Science Center is a nationally recognized center for oral health sciences education, research, specialized patient care and continuing dental education. The College of Dentistry is looking for a Lead Dental Assistant to serve in the department of Clinical Affairs. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast‑paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high‑volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. Compensation and Schedule Proposed Salary: $23.66 hourly Work Schedule/Location: Located in Dallas, TX, this is an on‑site role with a typical schedule of Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm. Qualifications Required Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. Six years of experience as a registered dental assistant in a private practice, clinic, or dental training program. Required Licenses and Certifications CPR certified. Registered Dental Assistant. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of basic infection control policies and procedures, organizational skills, ability to manage supply and instrument inventory. Some college level courses or advanced educational courses in the field of dental assisting. 3-5 years of experience as a lead dental assistant or expanded duty dental assistant. Supervisory experience. Advanced knowledge of dental terminology. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of the instruments, materials, and standardized dental procedures used in dental care. Knowledge of dental terminology and procedures. Knowledge of infectious control policies, aseptic techniques, supplies, and equipment. Ability to operate dental radiographic equipment. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Effective listening and organizational skills. Ability to explain complex dental procedures and policies and follow verbal and written instructions, guidelines, and objectives. Responsibilities Chairside Assistance Oversees student doctor operatory set‑up and breakdown, ensures compliance with College of Dentistry infection control procedures. Assists student doctors and attending faculty during complex dental procedures. Records pertinent clinic data, including blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, diagnostic aids, and other in‑treatment documentation. Provides patient information to families, including detailed post‑operative care instructions. Reviews patient clinic schedule and works with attending faculty to ensure workflow optimization of dental assistants. Ensures student doctors with the most complex dental procedures receive dental assistant support first. Performs other clinical duties delegated by faculty or staff dentists. Supervisory Oversight & Compliance Monitoring Supervises and leads dental assisting staff in day‑to‑day patient care by reviewing schedule and organizing team in a manner to maximize clinic efficiency. Trains newly hired dental assistants; ensures they have a clear understanding of the College of Dentistry policies and procedures as they pertain to patient care. Establishes performance goals and measures to evaluate the success of supervised employees. Serves as liaison between Clinical Affairs and program managers of various departments within the college to ensure effective clinical functions related to patients, staff, and policy adherence to meet the mission of patient care and education. Coordinates and monitors clinic infection control and sterilization compliance as well as maintenance needs. Leads the team in performing routine equipment and operatory maintenance. Communicates operational or personnel issues with Assistant Director. Benefits Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long‑term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums. 12‑15 days of annual paid holidays. Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month. Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time. Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more. Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee. Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees. Instructions to Applicants Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr