Lead Registered Dental Assistant

Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics Healthcare Management, LLC; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a life-changing team at a forward-thinking dental practice dedicated to providing exceptional care. As a vital member of the hygiene team, you will coordinate with dentists, manage patient comfort, and ensure the highest standards of infection control. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on patients' lives while enjoying competitive pay and a supportive work environment. With opportunities for growth and advancement, you will be part of a community that treats patients like family, ensuring they leave with the confident smiles they deserve. If you are passionate about dental care and patient satisfaction, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay and bonus structure

Growth and advancement opportunities

Vacation and PTO

$25,000 Company-paid Life Insurance

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Short-term and Long-term Disability

401(k)

Team Member Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Certification in Dental Hygiene is required.
• Experience in patient management and infection control is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Dentist and provide training to RDAs.
• Sterilize instruments and assist with patient care during procedures.
• Manage patient records and perform dental charting.

Skills

Dental Instrument Sterilization

Patient Management

X-ray Imaging

Infection Control Management

Dental Charting

Education

Dental Hygiene Certification

Tools

Dental Instruments

X-ray Equipment

Job description

We are Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics and we believe in taking a personal approach to dentistry. Since our humble beginnings in Texas in 1967, we’ve been a trusted friend for our patients near and far. At Jefferson, we understand it takes more than clinical excellence to earn a patient’s trust. It’s of the utmost importance that we all see the patient as a unique individual and demonstrate that their care plan is designed around each of their needs. We’ll do whatever it takes to put a smile on each patient’s face, so the rest of the world can see how amazing it is. We truly change people’s lives. Do you want to be a part of our life changing team?!

Our philosophy is simple: Our Care Changes People’s Lives. We treat our patients like family to provide the best dental experience because we know a happy, confident smile leads to a better life. We deliver the highest quality care, making dentistry convenient and affordable for everyone. Join our new Hygiene team for the opportunity to have a fulfilling career giving our patients the happy, confident smile they deserve.

What You’ll Do

1. Coordinate with Dentist and General Manager to provide work direction and training to RDAs
2. Sterilize dental instruments and equipment for each patient; Organize and lay out instruments for use; Hand instruments and other materials to dentist during procedures
3. Question patients about their medical history and record the information for dentist's reference; Advise patients on effective dental care; Manage patients - help patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
4. Take x-rays of patients' teeth
5. Take impressions of patients' teeth for casts to fabricate study models or to fabricate a temporary
6. Make temporary crowns
7. Prepare cements, composite, impression materials etc.
8. Use suction and swabs to keep patients' mouths clear and dry during procedures; Apply topical anesthetic to patients' mouths; Place and remove rubber dams, matrices and wedges; Apply cavity lines and bases
9. Obtaining patients' dental records; Complete Dental Charting
10. Perform dental infection control plan management to conform to CDC, OSHA and ADA standards.
11. Provide assistance in other areas of the clinic, as requested
12. As requested, promote JDC by attending neighborhood events or visiting local businesses and distributing flyers and “goodie-bags” to the public
13. Organize and lay out instruments for specialized procedures
14. Inventory control and management
15. Apply sealants after completion of certification
16. Monitor nitrous patients after completion of certification

The Perks!

1. Competitive pay and bonus structure – starting salary $19/hour and bonuses of up to $800/month!
2. Growth and advancement opportunities for leadership roles
3. Vacation and PTO
4. $25,000 of Company-paid Life Insurance
5. Wide variety of additional benefits including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Health Saving Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Supplement Life Insurance for you or your dependents
• 401(k)
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Identity Protection
• Team Member Assistance Program

*Bonus potential based on achieving certain number of business objectives per month