Lead Dental Assistant

General Summary

Leads departmental Dental Assistant team by setting an example for other dental assistants on the team, works to provide adequate coverage and scheduling, and conducts regular Departmental Meetings. Maintains needed medications, supplies and equipment; maintains statistical data; coordinates educational materials for patients. Provides patient care as needed during dental clinics.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads Departmental Team by example of excellence in care and respect for patients and staff.
• Works with Dental Supervisors to provide departmental scheduling and daily coverage.
• Conducts regular Departmental Meeting (at least monthly).
• Meets with Dental Leadership Team at least monthly to discuss departmental needs and improvement ideas for the organization.
• Provides input for hiring new medical assistants in his/her department.
• Prioritizes work according to mission of Clinic
• Greet patients cheerfully
• Assists dentist with all procedures
• Prepares rooms for procedures and clean rooms after all procedures
• Maintains sterilization – tracking of changing cold sterile monthly and disinfecting ultrasonic daily
• X-ray patients and charting of any existing work and/or missing teeth
• Assists dental hygienist with setting up and cleaning rooms for procedures
• Maintains x-ray machine
• Notes in patient charts work completed or work still to be done
• Educates patients on importance of oral health and answer any questions from patients
• Calls in prescriptions for patients per dentist orders
• Requests and maintains all patient records from other dental offices
• Orders and stocks all equipment and supplies
• Communicates with dental lab regarding pickups and deliveries
• Coordinates with receptionist regarding scheduling and appropriate charges for service

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Exceptional time management skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work well with others

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Graduated from an accredited high school or GED equivalent

• Dental Assistant with a current Texas license

• Minimum of 3 years acute care experience

• Computer skills are necessary