Lead Registered Dental Assistant & Team Mentor

Community Dental Partners; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health (PPO/HSA), Vision, Dental

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Community Dental Partners in San Antonio, TX seeks a Lead Registered Dental Assistant to support the Dentist during treatments, mentor staff, and oversee back-office flow. This full-time role includes improving patient flow and ensuring high-quality care.

Texas licensing is required with 4–5+ years of dental assisting experience. Certifications in sealants, nitrous, and coronal polishing are preferred. Competitive hourly pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Texas Issued Registered Dental Assistant Licensing
• 4-5+ years of Dental Assisting experience
• Sealant Placement, Nitrous Monitoring, and Coronal Polishing Certifications preferred (if 2+ years, courses provided)
• RCT, Cord Packing, Denture Adjustments, and Crown Seat experience
• Experience training team members and monitoring progress
• Experience with challenging conversations
• Proficient in Digital X-rays and Digital charting

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for exams, complete digital charting, and verify codes with precision.
• Capture quality x-ray images
• Assist dentists with a variety of treatment procedures
• Mentor, train and guide new and existing team members
• Manage back-office functions, flow, and efficiency
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and patient privacy
• Discuss treatment options and follow-up care
• Improve patient flow and scheduling efficiency
• Oversee sterilization and inventory within budget

Skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

Adaptable

Customer service

Team player

Time management

Mentoring abilities

Leadership potential

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Education

Texas Registered Dental Assistant License

Tools

Digital x-ray imaging

Digital charting

Job description

Community Dental Partners in San Antonio, TX seeks a Lead Registered Dental Assistant to support the Dentist during treatments, mentor staff, and oversee back-office flow. This full-time role includes improving patient flow and ensuring high-quality care.

Texas licensing is required with 4–5+ years of dental assisting experience. Certifications in sealants, nitrous, and coronal polishing are preferred. Competitive hourly pay and benefits offered.