full-time 1 day ago
Registered Dental Assistant Lead
Sonrava Health
7750 West Bellfort Street, Houston, TX 77071
18 - 22/hr
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Job Description
Overview:
The Lead Registered Dental Assistant oversees daily clinical operations and supports the dental team in delivering high-quality patient care. This role assists the dentist or periodontist during dental procedures, coordinates staff assignments, ensures compliance with infection-control and safety regulations, and helps maintain an efficient, organized, and patient-centered dental practice.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Duties
Assist the dentist or periodontist during routine dental procedures, periodontal surgery, dental implant placement, and other specialty treatments.
Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, equipment, and surgical supplies.
Perform dental radiography, periodontal charting, and other clinical duties within the scope of California RDA licensure.
Maintain proper sterilization, disinfection, and infection-control protocols.
Review and update patient medical histories and clinical records.
Provide preoperative and postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
Leadership and Team Management
Supervise and coordinate daily activities of dental assistants.
Train, mentor, and support new and existing team members.
Delegate duties appropriately and monitor workflow to ensure efficient patient care.
Assist with staff scheduling, coverage, and daily clinical assignments.
Conduct team huddles and communicate important clinical updates.
Promote teamwork, professionalism, accountability, and a positive work environment.
Clinical Operations and Compliance
Ensure compliance with OSHA, infection-control requirements, and applicable dental board regulations.
Monitor sterilization procedures, equipment maintenance, and clinical supply inventory.
Maintain adequate stock of dental materials, instruments, and surgical supplies.
Identify opportunities to improve clinical efficiency and patient experience.
Assist with clinical documentation, quality assurance, and office protocols.
Communicate with the dentist, office manager, specialists, and referring offices as needed.
Patient Care and Customer Service
Deliver compassionate, professional, and respectful patient care.
Help patients understand treatment procedures and postoperative instructions.
Address patient concerns promptly and communicate clinical questions to the dentist.
Support timely appointments, smooth patient flow, and a positive patient experience.
The Lead Registered Dental Assistant oversees daily clinical operations and supports the dental team in delivering high-quality patient care. This role assists the dentist or periodontist during dental procedures, coordinates staff assignments, ensures compliance with infection-control and safety regulations, and helps maintain an efficient, organized, and patient-centered dental practice.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Duties
Assist the dentist or periodontist during routine dental procedures, periodontal surgery, dental implant placement, and other specialty treatments.
Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, equipment, and surgical supplies.
Perform dental radiography, periodontal charting, and other clinical duties within the scope of California RDA licensure.
Maintain proper sterilization, disinfection, and infection-control protocols.
Review and update patient medical histories and clinical records.
Provide preoperative and postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
Leadership and Team Management
Supervise and coordinate daily activities of dental assistants.
Train, mentor, and support new and existing team members.
Delegate duties appropriately and monitor workflow to ensure efficient patient care.
Assist with staff scheduling, coverage, and daily clinical assignments.
Conduct team huddles and communicate important clinical updates.
Promote teamwork, professionalism, accountability, and a positive work environment.
Clinical Operations and Compliance
Ensure compliance with OSHA, infection-control requirements, and applicable dental board regulations.
Monitor sterilization procedures, equipment maintenance, and clinical supply inventory.
Maintain adequate stock of dental materials, instruments, and surgical supplies.
Identify opportunities to improve clinical efficiency and patient experience.
Assist with clinical documentation, quality assurance, and office protocols.
Communicate with the dentist, office manager, specialists, and referring offices as needed.
Patient Care and Customer Service
Deliver compassionate, professional, and respectful patient care.
Help patients understand treatment procedures and postoperative instructions.
Address patient concerns promptly and communicate clinical questions to the dentist.
Support timely appointments, smooth patient flow, and a positive patient experience.
About Sonrava Health
Sonrava Health is dedicated to expanding access to high-quality, affordable dental care in communities across 21 states coast to coast. With nearly 600 affiliated offices, including brands like Western Dental & Orthodontics, Brident Dental & Orthodontics, and DentalWorks, Sonrava Health focuses on providing top-notch care from California to Florida and Michigan to Texas.