Lead Registered Dental Assistant

Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics; Houston (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading dental practice as a Lead Registered Dental Assistant in Houston, Texas. This role involves coordinating with dentists, providing patient care, and ensuring infection control. Enjoy competitive pay, growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package, including company-paid life insurance.

Benefits

Competitive pay and bonus structure

Opportunities for growth and leadership roles

Vacation and PTO

$25,000 company-paid Life Insurance

Medical, dental, vision, disability benefits

401(k) and more

Qualifications

• Valid RDA License required.
• CPR certification highly preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Dentist and General Manager to provide work direction.
• Sterilize dental instruments and assist during procedures.
• Manage infection control and follow sterilization guidelines.

Skills

Patient Care

Infection Control

Team Support

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid RDA License

CPR certification

Job description

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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 see the patient as a unique individual and demonstrate that their care plan is designed around 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 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 high-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 confident, happy smile they deserve.

What You’ll Do

1. Coordinate with Dentist and General Manager to provide work direction and training to RDAs
2. Instruments: Sterilize dental instruments and equipment for each patient; organize and lay out instruments; hand instruments and other materials to the dentist during procedures
3. Patients/Interpersonal: Question patients about medical history and record information; advise on dental care; help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after treatment
4. Patients/Clinical: Take x-rays; take impressions; make temporary crowns
5. Assisting Dentist/Preparation: Prepare cements, composites, impression materials
6. Assisting Dentist/Patient Care: Use suction and swabs; apply topical anesthetic; place and remove rubber dams, matrices, wedges; apply cavity lines and bases
7. Administration: Obtain dental records; complete dental charting
8. Infection Control: Manage infection control to conform to CDC, OSHA, ADA standards; follow sterilization and disinfection guidelines
9. Team Support: Assist in other areas of the clinic as requested
10. Community Outreach: Promote JDC at neighborhood events and through community visits
11. Organize and lay out instruments for specialized procedures
12. Prepare cements, amalgam, composite, impression materials
13. Inventory control and management
14. Make temporary crowns
15. Apply sealants after certification
16. Monitor nitrous oxide patients after certification

The Perks!

• Competitive pay and bonus structure – starting salary $19/hour with bonuses up to $800/month*
• Opportunities for growth and leadership roles
• Vacation and PTO
• $25,000 company-paid Life Insurance
• Additional benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, HSA, FSA, dependent care, life insurance, 401(k), and more

*Bonus potential based on achieving business objectives

Job Requirements

• Valid RDA License required
• CPR certification highly preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider