Lead Ortho Registered Dental Assistant ($2500 Sign On Bonus!!!)

Rodeodentaltexas; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental practice in Texas is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant to assist the orthodontist and ensure patient safety. Responsibilities include educating patients about oral health, maintaining cleanliness in the office, and adhering to safety protocols. Bilingual candidates are preferred, and a high school diploma along with dental and CPR certifications are required. This is a great opportunity for those with leadership experience in dentistry.

Qualifications

• Must maintain an active RDA License registered with the TSBDE.
• Current certification in CPR is required.
• Minimum one year of dental leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Orthodontist in treating patients.
• Educate patients and parents on good oral health.
• Maintain office cleanliness and IC protocol.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Dental leadership experience

Orthodontic dental assistant experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) License

CPR Certification

Job description

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must maintain an active Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) License registered with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE)
• Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training
• Minimum 1 year dental leadership experience preferred
• Minimum 1 year orthodontic dental assistant experience preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish) is required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with Orthodontist in treating patient
• Instruct patient of elastic treatment
• Making Patient Safety and Team Safety the number one priority
• Adhering to OSHA and Infection Control Protocols
• Maintaining and upkeeping digital patient information
• Preparing tray set-ups according to doctor preferences and planned procedures
• Educating patients and parents on the benefits of good oral health
• Monitoring the patient’s physical and emotional well-being during the entire visit
• Helping the Rodeo Team maintain office cleanliness and IC protocol
• Mixing amalgam, cement, and preparing impression materials
• Pouring, trimming, and polishing impression trays
• Assisting with bonding, banding, adjusting, and debonding orthodontic patients
• Placing and cementing bands
• Setting up orthodontic brackets and removing excess cement from brackets and bands
• Making retainers, bleaching trays, and impressions
• Ensures orthodontic team members embrace the perfect appointment and flow
• Point person for orthodontic escalations
• Coaching, training, and developing orthodontic team members

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged sitting and standing as needed
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs

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