Lead Registered Dental Assistant

ProSmile; Stafford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Identity Theft & Fraud Protection

Legal Support Services

Discount Programs

Wellness Programs

Financial Wellness and Planning Tools

Job summary

ProSmile is seeking a Lead Registered Dental Assistant in an operations-focused role, supporting the doctor with procedures, managing the chairside team, and ensuring smooth patient flow. The Lead will collaborate with the Office Manager and Dental Director to maintain high standards of care and office efficiency.

The position, based in New Jersey, offers compensation of $28.00-$32.00 per hour for a non-exempt, full-time schedule, with a benefits package including medical, dental, vision,

Qualifications

• Applicable licensing required for the state in which you will work: NJ/MD/PA DRT licenses or relevant radiologic certs.
• Certified Dental Assistant certificate required.
• Registered Dental Assistant License required.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• One or more years DA experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient flow and scheduling of Chairside Dental Assistants with Office Manager.
• Monitor clinical staff responsibilities; collaborate with Office Manager, Dental Director, and Regional Director.
• Maintain inventory and supplies for clinical and lab materials; obtain approvals as needed.
• Lubricate and maintain handpieces; ensure sterilization equipment functions properly.
• Delegate to Assistant Clinical Coordinator and chairside staff; provide evaluations and follow-ups.
• Report issues regarding supplies, instruments, or equipment to Office Manager, Dental Director, and Regional Director.
• Match lab receipts/invoices with lab cases; forward to Comptroller’s office; ensure lab slips are signed.
• Review and update Emergency First Aid Kit; log disinfectant solution changes.
• Check nitrous/oxygen tanks and operatories; ensure equipment is in working order.
• Answer patient inquiries on safety, sterilization, and instruments; assist with related questions.
• Turn off dental and sterilization equipment at day end; submit weekly repair/equipment lists to Corporate.
• Place timely orders for supplies; assist Office Manager as needed.
• Complexity: anticipate patient and Provider needs.

Skills

DA experience

Education

NJ- Dental Radiologic Technologist (DRT) license

MD- Dental Radiologic Technologist (DRT) license

PA- Radiation Health and Safety certificate

Certified Dental Assistant certificate

Registered Dental Assistant License

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Department: Operations
Reports to: Dental Practice Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Compensation Information: $28.00-$32.00 per hour

Company Overview

ProSmile is the fastest growing dental organization on the East Coast and Midwest. Our premier DSO is led by world class dentists who understand what highly skilled dentists and dental professionals need to grow a practice while focusing on delivering the best-in-class clinical care to their patients. We offer up-to-date equipment and technology, experienced and friendly staff, and dentists who truly care about their patients, as well as competitive pay and, where applicable, a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), training, and career growth opportunities.

Position Summary

As the Lead Registered Dental Assistant you will assist the doctor with all dental procedures including but not limited to, taking directions from the doctor, anticipating the doctor's needs. Other duties are as outlined below.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure the efficient operation of the office by overseeing patient flow and managing the scheduling of Chairside Dental Assistants in collaboration with the Office Manager.
• Understand and monitor the responsibilities of clinical staff, recognizing performance and implementing procedures in conjunction with the Office Manager, Dental Director, and Regional Director.
• Maintain accurate inventory and supplies for clinical and laboratory materials, ensuring proper procedures are followed and obtaining necessary approvals.
• Lubricate and maintain handpieces and ensure all sterilization equipment functions properly.
• Delegate responsibilities to the Assistant Clinical Coordinator (if assigned) and chairside Dental Assistants, providing evaluations and following up on assignments.
• Report any issues regarding supplies, instruments, or equipment to the Office Manager, Dental Director, and Regional Director.
• Match lab receipts and invoices with lab cases, ensuring proper logging and forwarding to the Comptroller’s office, and confirm that lab slips are signed.
• Review and update the Emergency First Aid Kit every three months and maintain logs for disinfectant solution changes.
• Check the status of nitrous and oxygen tanks, dental equipment, and operatories, ensuring everything is in working order.
• Address patient inquiries regarding safety, sterilization, and instruments, and be prepared to assist with related questions.
• Ensure all dental and sterilization equipment is turned off at the end of the day and submit weekly repair and equipment lists to Corporate.
• Place timely orders for supplies and assist the Office Manager with additional tasks as needed.
• Complexity:The position involves having the expertise to anticipate the patient's and the Provider's needs

Qualifications

• Applicable licensing required for the state in which you will work:
  • For NJ- Dental Radiologic Technologist (DRT) license
  • For MD- Dental Radiologic Technologist (DRT) license
  • For PA- Radiation Health and Safety certificate
• Certified Dental Assistant certificate required
• Registered Dental Assistant License required
• CPR/BLS certification
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Excell
• One or more years DA experience

Benefits Summary

At ProSmile, we are committed to supporting the health and well-being of our employees and their families. We offer the following benefits for Full Time Benefits Eligible Positions (35+ hours per week) and Part Time Benefits Eligible Positions (30-35 hours per week):

• Medical Insurance: Choice of five comprehensive Aetna medical plans, including options with low copays, deductible-sharing, and national provider networks.
• Dental Insurance: MetLife plans offering preventative, basic, major, and orthodontic coverage options.
• Vision Insurance: Davis and UHC vision plans with annual exams, eyewear allowances, and contact lens benefits.
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts: Pre-tax savings accounts for medical, dependent care, and healthcare expenses.
• Life & Disability Insurance: Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, with voluntary life, short-term, and long-term disability plans.
• Additional Perks:
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Identity Theft & Fraud Protection
  • Legal Support Services
  • Discount Programs (including pet insurance, travel, theme parks, electronics, etc.)
  • Wellness Programs
  • Financial Wellness and Planning Tools
  • Eligible Dental Assistant team members may also have access to company-supported reimbursement for certain licenses and certifications,subject to role eligibility and company guidelines.

Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands and arms to operate general office equipment (PC, telephone, file cabinets, copier, fax machine and printer). The employee may occasionally lift and/or move between 10 and 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee may need to travel to healthcare practices.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Equal Employment

Our culture encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence, and leads in provider and patient satisfaction. Prosmile values diversity, inclusion, and equity as matters of fairness and effectiveness. We are committed to hiring and retaining a staff that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, fostering an inclusive working environment where staff of all backgrounds feel welcomed and engaged.
ProSmile is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals underrepresented in the medical sector, including people of color, and persons with non-traditional work and educational experience. All who believe they meet the stated qualifications are invited to apply.

Company Safety

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. ProSmile is committed to proactively creating and maintaining an environment that is safe for our team and patients. Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including face masks, gloves, gowns, and more as needed and in accordance with CDC standards.