Lead Registered Dental Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a life-changing team at a forward-thinking dental practice that prioritizes patient care and comfort. As part of a new Hygiene team, you'll have the opportunity to provide exceptional dental experiences, ensuring each patient leaves with a happy, confident smile. This role involves coordinating with dentists, managing patient interactions, and maintaining the highest standards of dental hygiene and infection control. With competitive pay, growth opportunities, and a wide range of benefits, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in people's lives through quality dental care.

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

401(k)

Team Member Assistance Program

Identity Protection

Qualifications

• Must have a Dental Hygiene Certification.
• Strong focus on patient care and comfort.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Dentist for training and work direction.
• Sterilize instruments and manage patient comfort during procedures.
• Perform dental charting and infection control management.

Skills

Patient Care

Dental Instrument Sterilization

X-ray Imaging

Dental Charting

Infection Control Management

Communication Skills

Education

Dental Hygiene Certification

Tools

Dental Equipment

X-ray Machine

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

Responsibilities include:

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; Take impressions of patients' teeth for casts to fabricate study models or to fabricate a temporary; Make temporary crowns.
5. Prepare cements, composite, impression materials etc.
6. 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.
7. Obtain patients' dental records; Complete Dental Charting.
8. Perform dental infection control plan management to conform to CDC, OSHA and ADA standards.
9. Provide assistance in other areas of the clinic, as requested.
10. Promote JDC by attending neighborhood events or visiting local businesses and distributing flyers and “goodie-bags” to the public.
11. Organize and lay out instruments for specialized procedures.
12. Inventory control and management.
13. Apply sealants after completion of certification.
14. Monitor nitrous patients after completion of certification.

The Perks!

Benefits include:

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.