Lead RDA: Pediatric Dental Operations & Systems Leader

Santa Maria Pediatric Dental Group; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and Sick Pay

Medical, Vision, and Dental

401(k) plan

Scrubs

Job summary

Santa Maria Pediatric Dental Group is seeking a Lead RDA to oversee daily clinical operations in a fast-paced pediatric and orthodontic practice, guiding a multi-doctor team and stepping in chairside when needed.

This hands-on leadership role emphasizes systems, accountability, and training, with a focus on patient flow, compliance, and ongoing improvement.

If you thrive on high production environments and building strong workflows while keeping a kid-friendly culture, this is your opportunity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of lead RDA experience in a high-volume dental office.
• Experience overseeing 12 operatories and 10+ staff.
• Proven leadership in fast-paced, high-production environments.
• Strong understanding of OSHA, infection control, and clinical compliance.
• Highly system-driven with strong follow-through.
• Comfortable being held to and tracking measurable performance KPIs.
• Confident trainer who holds staff accountable while developing their skills.
• Adaptable and open to change, able to adjust quickly as systems evolve.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and growth-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinical operations for a multi-doctor, multi-op practice.
• Manage, coach, and hold accountable a clinical team of 10+ employees.
• Monitor and report on KPIs related to productivity, efficiency, quality, and compliance.
• Maintain and improve clinical systems, protocols, and workflows.
• Manage patient flow, room utilization, seating, and provider efficiency.
• Review charts for accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Train new and existing team members using a waterfall training mentality.
• Enforce OSHA, infection control, and sterilization protocols at a mastery level.
• Collaborate with doctors and leadership to implement new systems and improvements.
• Step in clinically when needed to support patient care and team flow.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

KPI tracking

Systematization

Staff training

OSHA/compliance

Patient flow management

Accountability

Education

RDA license

Job description

Santa Maria Pediatric Dental Group is seeking a Lead RDA to oversee daily clinical operations in a fast-paced pediatric and orthodontic practice, guiding a multi-doctor team and stepping in chairside when needed.

This hands-on leadership role emphasizes systems, accountability, and training, with a focus on patient flow, compliance, and ongoing improvement.

If you thrive on high production environments and building strong workflows while keeping a kid-friendly culture, this is your opportunity.