Job Posting for Dental Assistant Lead at Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Must maintain an active Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) License registered with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE)
Active CPR and AED training
Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide
Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training
Dental practice management software (Open Dental/Dentrix) experience helpful
Sealant, Coronal Polishing, or PALS Certifications are all a huge plus!
Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred
Ability to travel 10-15% of the time
This position may require the employee to use his/her personal vehicle to travel to different work sites during the course of the work day, which means you would need an active, valid Driver’s License.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Focusing on Patient Safety and Team Safety as priority one
Adhering to OSHA and Infection Control Protocols, and disposing of sharps and clinical waste in a prompt and safe manner
Maintaining digital patient artifacts such as health history, insurance eligibility, treatment plans, pre-authorizations, lab requests, procedures, and appointment details
Educating patients and parents on the benefits of good oral health
Monitoring the patient's physical and emotional well-being during the entire visit
Preparing tray set-ups according to doctor preferences and planned procedures
Ensuring that exam rooms and operatories are cleaned, disinfected, organized, and stocked according to the required standards at the beginning and end of each patient interaction
Charting existing treatment for new patients by updating the patient chart with entries for fillings, crowns, sealants, etc.
Reviewing the patient chart and health history prior to the doctor arrival and reconfirming the patient's chief concern
Taking diagnostic quality X-Rays and attaching them to the patient chart
Helping the Rodeo Team clean surfaces, sinks, floors and common areas of exam rooms, operatories, reception, break rooms, restrooms, etc.
Performs all other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Prolonged sitting and standing as needed
Ability to lift up to 15 lbs
BENEFITS:
New Grads, start your careers with Rodeo!
Growth and advancement opportunities in our specialty dentistry business lines, such as orthodontics and oral surgery, as well as in leadership roles
PTO
Company-paid Life Insurance
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short-term and Long-term Disability
Health Saving Account
Supplement Life Insurance for you or your dependents
401(k)
Accident
Critical Illness
Identity Protection
Team Member Assistance Program
Qualifications
Behaviors
Preferred
Team Player
:Works well as a member of a group
Leader
:Inspires teammates to follow them
Detail Oriented
:Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred
Ability to Make an Impact
:Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Growth Opportunities
:Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
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