Lead Registered Dental Assistant *Minimum of 2 Years of Experience Needed - Community Dental Partners

Ready to Shine? Join Us as a Lead Registered Dental Assistant at Smile Makers Huntsville!

Position: Lead Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
Reports to: Practice Manager, Regional Manager
Salary: $20-$24 an hour (based on experience)
Classification: Non-Exempt
Status: Full-Time

About This Role:
Are you a seasoned Dental Assistant looking for your next big challenge? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where every day is different? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
As the Lead Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) at Smile Makers Huntsville, you'll be at the heart ❤ of our practice, supporting our talented dentists during treatments, exams, and patient consultations. You'll oversee back-office functions and mentor a fantastic team, all while growing and challenging yourself professionally .

What You'll Do:

• Patient Prep: Greet and prepare patients for exams, complete precise digital charting, and verify codes .
  
• Imaging Expert: Capture high-quality x-ray images .
  
• Treatment Assistant: Assist dentists with a variety of procedures, including RCTs, Cord Packing, Crown Seat, and Denture Adjustments .
  
• Sedation Savvy: Get familiar with sedation treatments – we provide additional training!
  
• Sterilization Station: Delegate and support the setup and sterilization of exam and treatment rooms .
  
• Patient Advocate: Discuss treatment options, provide teeth polishing and sealant placement (with required certifications), and create uplifting patient environments ✨.
  
• Team Leader: Teach team members scheduling, patient care, and sterilization standards ‍.
  
• Process Improvement: Manage patient flow and streamline visits, ensuring maximum efficiency ⏱.
  
• Guidance Guru: Guide patients through post-care instructions and assist with company-provided prizes and dismissal .
  
• HIPAA Hero: Understand and adhere to HIPAA guidelines .
  
• Inventory Insider: Complete inventory orders and stick to the office budget .
  

About You:

• Licensing: Texas Issued Registered Dental Assistant Licensing .
  
• Experience: 2+ years of dental assisting experience .
  
• Certifications: Sealant Placement (course provided if 2+ years of experience), Nitrous Monitoring, and Coronal Polishing preferred (courses provided if 1+ years of experience) .
  
• Skills: Proficient in digital X-rays and charting .
  
• Leadership: Experience training team members and conducting challenging conversations .
  
• Key Traits: Strong communicator, self-starter, flexible, innovative, highly engaged, detail-oriented, and a team player with stellar customer service skills .
  

Perks & Benefits:

• Financial: 401(k) with matching, competitive compensation .
  
• Health: Health (PPO/HSA), Vision, Dental, Disability Insurance (STD/LTD), Life Insurance options .
  
• Time Off: Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay .
  
• Professional Growth: Career growth opportunities, company-provided online learning courses, paid training .
  
• Fun & Community: Employee fun days, holiday celebrations, Perks @ Work Employee Discount Program .
  
• Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) .
  

Schedule & Location:

• When: Monday-Friday
  
• Where: Smile Makers Huntsville

Community Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.

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