Lead Dental Assistant w/ X-ray

ProSmile Holdings, LLC; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Dental Assistant with X-ray capabilities to enhance patient care in a supportive environment. This role involves assisting dentists with procedures, managing office flow, and overseeing clinical staff. The ideal candidate will have a passion for patient care, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient workplace. Join a team that values growth and offers competitive benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for continuing education. If you're ready to make a difference in dental care, this position is for you.

Benefits

Health & Dental Insurance

Dental Discounts

PTO

Paid Holidays

401k Retirement

Opportunities for Growth

Continuing Education

Flexible Schedule

Training Support

Qualifications

• Must have applicable licensing and at least one year of DA experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor with all dental procedures and maintain office flow.
• Control inventory and ensure sterilization equipment is functional.
• Delegate tasks to chairside Dental Assistants and evaluate their performance.

Skills

Dental Assistant Experience

CPR Certification

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Education

Dental Radiologic Technologist License (for NJ)

Job description

Job Title: Dental Assistant
Department/Location: Operations
Reports to: Dental Practice Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Company Overview

ProSmile is one of the fastest-growing dental organizations, with a vast network of multi-specialty practices across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Washington D.C., and Maryland. Our practices are led by top-tier dentists who are committed to providing exceptional patient care while offering a supportive environment for dental professionals to thrive. We focus on delivering personalized, gentle care to our patients and creating a collaborative workplace with opportunities for mentorship, growth, and ongoing training.

Position Summary
As the Lead Dental Assistant w/ X-ray you will assist the doctor with all dental procedures including but not limited to, taking directions from the doctor, anticipating the doctor's needs. Other duties are as outlined below.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Maintain overall efficient flow of the office
2. Understand responsibilities of each clinical staff member; recognize when staff is working well and implement procedures along with the help of the Office Manager, Dental Director and Regional Director
3. Schedule Chairside Dental Assistants with the help of the Office Manager
4. Provide progress reports on OSHA each month to the Office Manager and Dental Director
5. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
6. Ensure everything is up to date for Clinical Services and maintain emergency kits.

Major Duties

1. Constantly watch for charts to be placed in the doctors’ inpatient box; responsible for overall patient flow of the office, seating patients in dental chairs when one is available and all chairside Dental Assistants are too busy to call the next patient in
2. Control and be responsible for inventory and supplies for clinical and laboratory materials; all supplies are to be approved and proper procedures followed
3. Responsible for ensuring that hand pieces are lubricated (if applicable) and working properly
4. Delegate responsibilities to the Assistant Clinical Coordinator (if one is assigned)
5. Delegate duties to chairside Dental Assistants and follow up on assignments
6. Provide an evaluation of the chairside Dental Assistants
7. Report any mishaps to the Office Manager, Dental Director and Regional Director (e.g. running out of necessary supplies, problems with instruments, chairs, etc.)
8. Responsible for matching lab receipts/invoices received and forwarding them to the Comptroller’s office; for matching lab bills to lab cases received and following established protocols; and for sending lab cases out promptly. Laboratory slips should be fully completed and entered into the logbook
9. Ensure that lab slips are signed for
10. Responsible for ensuring that all sterilization equipment is working properly
11. Review and update the Emergency First Aid Kit every three (3) months
12. Keep a log of dates when disinfectant solutions were changed, especially on the counter baths; place a sticker on the baths to indicate the date when solutions were changed
13. Check the status of nitrous and oxygen tanks
14. Check operatories and dental equipment
15. Be prepared at all times to answer patient inquiries about safety, sterilization and instruments
16. Responsible for the functioning of the compressor and evacuating systems
17. Check to see that all evacuation lines have been cleaned
18. Turn on the x-ray developer and adjust the level of chemicals (if applicable)
19. Check all dental units and x-ray machines for proper working order
20. Ensure that the following equipment is turned off at the end of the day: developer; nitrous and oxygen tanks; carpule warmers; compressor; suction units; x-ray machines; lights
21. May enter treatment plans for the doctors in the computer to expedite treatment
22. Submit weekly repair and equipment list to Corporate
23. Place timely-submitted orders for supplies
24. Assist Office Manager when necessary, performing other assigned duties
25. Share maintenance duties when and where able
26. Log-off computer at end of day

Complexity

1. The position involves having the expertise to anticipate the patient's and the Provider's needs

Qualifications

1. Applicable licensing required for the state in which you will work:
   • For NJ- Dental Radiologic Technologist (DRT) license
2. CPR
3. Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Excel
4. At least one year DA experience

Benefits
Our staff work diligently to deliver quality care to our patients. They are the key to fulfilling our mission! Perks of being part of a team who is keen to their individual growth, our staff members can enjoy our unique benefits package including:

Full Time

1. We provide above industry standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
2. Competitive pay
3. Health & Dental insurance
4. Dental discounts
5. PTO
6. Paid Holidays
7. 401k Retirement
8. Opportunities for growth
9. Continuing education
10. Flexible schedule
11. Training support

Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands and arms to operate general office equipment (PC, telephone, file cabinets, copier, fax machine and printer). The employee may occasionally lift and/or move between 10 and 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee may need to travel to healthcare practices.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

The Company reserves the right to modify the job description based upon its needs and may require the employee to perform functions beyond those mentioned above. Neither this job description nor any other communication creates an employment contract between the Company and the employee.

Equal Employment
Our culture encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence, and leads in provider and patient satisfaction. ProSmile values diversity, inclusion, and equity as matters of fairness and effectiveness. We are committed to hiring and retaining a staff that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, fostering an inclusive working environment where staff of all backgrounds feel welcomed and engaged.
ProSmile is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals underrepresented in the medical sector, including people of color, and persons with non-traditional work and educational experience. All who believe they meet the stated qualifications are invited to apply.

Company Safety
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. ProSmile is committed to proactively creating and maintaining an environment that is safe for our team and patients. Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including face masks, gloves, gowns, and more as needed and in accordance with CDC standards.