Lead Ortho Registered Dental Assistant

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics in Cypress, TX seeks an Orthodontic Dental Assistant to support the orthodontist, prepare treatment materials, and manage patient education. You will help with bonding, brackets, retainers, and patient communications during visits.

The role requires an active RDA license in Texas and CPR certification, with a preference for at least 1 year of orthodontic experience and bilingual Spanish skills for patient interactions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Active Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE)
• Current CPR certification
• Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training
• Minimum 1 year orthodontic dental assistant experience preferred
• Bilingual Spanish is required

Responsibilities

• Assist orthodontist in treating patients.
• Instruct patients on elastic treatment.
• Prioritize patient safety for patients and team.
• Adhere to OSHA and Infection Control protocols.
• Maintain and update digital patient information.
• Prepare tray setups per doctor preferences and procedures.
• Educate patients and parents on oral health benefits.
• Monitor patient well-being during visits.
• Help maintain office cleanliness and infection control.
• Mix amalgam, cement, and prepare impression materials.
• Pour, trim, and polish impression trays.
• Assist with bonding, banding, adjustments, and debonding orthodontic patients.
• Place and cement bands; set up brackets and remove excess cement.
• Make retainers, bleaching trays, and impressions.
• Ensure smooth appointment flow; be point person for escalations.
• Coach, train, and develop orthodontic team members

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

RDA License (TSBDE)

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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