Lead Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Description

Silver Screen Dental, a state-of-the-art, one-doctor practice in Austin, TX is looking for a Lead Registered Dental Assistant with a great personality and a warm, friendly demeanor to join our team full-time.  We believe everyone deserves a healthy smile and work hard to ensure that dental health is our number one priority. This position offers full benefits, a supportive team environment, as well as growth and advancement opportunities. This position might sometimes share front office duties, offering you variety throughout the day. If this position sounds like a good fit - apply today, we'd love to hear from you!

Schedule: Monday 9am-6pm, Tuesday-Thursday 6:30am-3pm

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Welcome patients into the office - make them feel at ease
• Prepare patients for treatment and/or exams
• Select and set up instruments, equipment, and materials needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the operatories clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
• Order dental supplies and keep track of dental supply inventory
• Assist front office team members with administrative duties as needed

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Paid Holidays, 401K with matching, Attainable Bonuses, Daytime Hours, and a supportive team offering growth and development opportunities.

Requirements

• Active Registered Dental Assistant License for the state of Texas
• CPR Certification
• 1-3 years of experience as an RDA
• Radiology Certification
• Nitrous Certified is preferred but not required
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated surgical and nonsurgical tasks
• Strong computer skills - Denticon experience is a plus!
• Willingness to help in the front office
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• Experience with Sleep Apnea, Invisalign, implants, root canals, and oral surgery would be a plus!