Lead Dental Assistant

Prime Dental Partners; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Employee Discount

PTO

Job summary

A dental practice in Garland, Texas, is seeking a Lead Dental Assistant to enhance patient experiences and efficiency. The role involves patient welcoming, assisting with dental procedures, maintaining records, and ensuring the cleanliness of the workspace. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a background in dental assistance, including necessary certifications. Benefits include 401K, employee discounts, and PTO. The schedule requires availability on nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in assisting a dentist with various procedures.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization in the dental office.
• Skills in educating patients about treatments and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and prepare them for treatments.
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with dental insurance.

Skills

Proven experience as dental assistant

Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods

Good computer skills

Excellent communication and people skills

Attention to detail

Well-organized and reliable

Itero Scanning

Making temporary Crowns

Education

High school diploma

Dental Assistant school is required

RDA Certificate required

Job description

Lead Dental Assistant

We are looking for a team-oriented lead dental assistant who will make the dentist's office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You'll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist's shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. Following instruction and asking good questions is a must. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care, anticipate next step, take initiative and be able to make dental procedures as smooth as possible.

• Welcome customers in the dental office
• Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Educate pts. with their current and next treatment planned.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with needs of dental insurance through quality x-rays and tx write-ups
• Aid in perio charting and keeping everyone on schedule - know the pulse of the practice

Benefits

• 401K
• Employee Discount
• PTO

Schedule

• Available nights and weekends

Skills

• Proven experience as dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• Itero Scanning
• Making temporary Crowns
• Placing brackets is recommended but not required

Education

• High school diploma
• Dental Assistant school is required
• RDA Certificate required