Lead dental assistant job description

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Pass the competency skills checklist

• Knowledge of insurance and treatment plans
• Strong leadership, organizational and prioritization skills

• For states that have advanced certifications or licensure for expanded functions, at least one of the following certifications may be required to meet job expectations: EFDA, EFODA, EFOSA, etc.

• Certified in Expanded Functions, non-restorative, where required by state, to perform skills such as coronal polish, sealant application, temporary restorations and monitoring nitrous oxide.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changes and manage time effectively.
• Current CPR, BLS or PALS required or ability to obtain within 30 days of start date.
• Radiology certificate as required by state, or willingness to obtain within 180 days of start date.
• Ability to work Monday-Friday and occasional weekends as scheduled and based on business needs
• Ability to maintain continuing education (CE) as required by state or business requirements.
• Ability to travel to work at other practices as needed.

Preferred:

• Advanced certifications such as: Nitrous, DAANCE, Pit and Fissure Sealant, Soft-Reline, Coronal Polishing, and /or EFODA if state applicable.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a dental assistant.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training
• Incumbent must be able to communicate effectively.
• Requires overall light physical effort (up to 25lbs.)
• Manual dexterity and sitting is required in carrying out position own position responsibilities (i.e. use of personal compute).
• Ability to travel or move about within and outside serviced facilities required.
• Incumbent works primarily in either a private or shared office environment.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform this position.

** In accordance with DentaQuest’s Compliance Plan, employee must conduct DQ business in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards and ethical standards and report potential compliance or ethical issues to manager or DQ’s Compliance Officer. **

DentaQuest’s Affirmative Action Program affirms our commitment to make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitation of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please see Human Resources for additional information regarding this Program.

DECA Dental Group| Ideal Dental is a Dallas-based, clinician-founded, and clinician-led dental service organization delivering high-quality, affordable dental care to patients since 2008. DECA is actively expanding its footprint coast to coast under the brand Ideal Dental. Ideal Dental's culture is founded on a patient-centric model. The company is guided by its vision to be the premier provider of all dental services under one roof while being the first choice for dentists and staff seeking a partner for growth, innovation, and learning. To learn more, please visitdecadental.com and myidealdental.com.

You will love coming to work in a MODERN, FULLY DIGITAL, PPO/FFS OFFICE. Check out our thousands of five-star reviews!
What do we offer?

+ MONTHLY BONUS POTENTIAL

+ Medical insurance

+ Discounted dental benefits for the employee, their spouse, and dependent children

+ Vision

+ Long-term disability

+ Short-term disability

+ Life insurance

+ Accident coverage

+ Paid holidays

+ Paid Time Off (PTO)

+ CPR recertification

+ 401K

+ Employee scholarship program

+ "Perks at work" program

We invest heavily in our team members with COMPETITIVE PAY AND BENEFITS, a culture of promoting from within, and a clearly defined LONG-TERM CAREER PATH. We believe in WORK/LIFE BALANCE and LEAVING THE OFFICE ON TIME. With PAID TRAINING you are set up for success in the office. You will join a network of supportive teammates who keep your career goals at the forefront. If you enjoy having fun in the office while working hard, Ideal Dental is the perfect fit for you!

+ Leading, supervising, and training other Dental Assistants

+ Maintaining clinical supplies and inventory

+ Educating team members

+ Greeting guests with a smile

+ iTero scanner training and usage

+ Prepping and educating guest before Dr. exam

+ Assisting Dentists with all procedures

+ Sterilizing instruments

+ Preparing treatment rooms

+ Recording medical history for each guest

+ Performing X-rays

+ Charting existing and recommended treatments

+ Performing other duties as required to support the office

+ Working collectively as a team to provide the best quality guest care

+ Active Registered Dental Assistant License

+ Current CPR certification

+ Minimum of 2 years of experience as an RDA in a dental practice

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External Company Name: DECA | Ideal Dental

Street: 753 N McQueen Rd

Work only 2.5 days a week: work for 30 hours, get paid for 36-38!!

POSITION: LEAD DENTAL ASSISTANT

LOCATION: Lakeview Dental Care, Cherry Hill, NJ

Perks

• Schedule will be 2 days during the week and 1 weekend day (either Friday or Saturday)

• 30 working hours but you will be paid for 36-38

• Team A perk - no back to back days worked, EVER! Team B perk - 3 day weekends twice a month!

Lakeview Dental Care is seeking experienced, energetic, and awesome people to join our team of dentists and dental professionals who create smiles and improve lives everyday. If you are looking to get involved with a comprehensive dental practice that performs general, endodontic, and orthodontic dentistry along with oral surgery, we'd love to get to know you!

What Makes Lakeview Dental Care Special

Lakeview Dental Care is a patient-centered practice with a supportive and collaborative team environment, generous incentives, amazing benefits, and lots of opportunity for growth and development. Lakeview Dental Care doctors succeed with lots of new patients, autonomy to practice the way they want to, and a proven process for being highly productive.

Lakeview Dental Care has multiple locations across New Jersey, we are convenient for both our patients and team members. We offer unique opportunities for great compensation with a schedule that allows work/life balance you can't get in most jobs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional patient care and satisfaction.

• Provide chairside assisting to dentists.

• Maintain patient records, positive patient flow, and great patient experience.

• Provide a high standard of sterilization & infection control.

• Support dentists and hygienists in charting and treatment planning.

• Maintain operatory stocking and cleanliness.

• Order supplies, maintain inventory and spending within budgets.

• Ensure effective equipment maintenance and repair.

• Train new team members and dental assistants to grow their skills.

Job Requirements / Candidate profile:

• N.J. X-ray license required

• CDA/RDA certification strongly preferred

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Works well as a member of a team

• Manual and mental dexterity

• Dentrix experience strongly preferred

• Ability to remain calm under pressure

• Ability to balance clinical and administrative responsibilities

• If this sounds like you, we want you to apply:

• You can get along great with anybody.

• • When a patient schedules they ask when you will be there.

  • You're full of energy and people feel charged up just being around you.

  • You appreciate other people's talents and love to work together to solve problems.

  • You're famous for doing what you say you're going to do; no excuses!

  • Your reputation for honesty and integrity is legendary.

  • You don't know the meaning of "someone else's problem" or "that's not my job."

  • When you take a day off patients ask where you are.

  • You take pride and ownership in your work. Whatever you do, you do it well.

  • You are openly grateful when patients come to their appointments.

  • You see yourself as an integral part of your team's success (because we will).

  • You're always up for learning something new, and you master new skills quickly.

  • You love to see patients happy and you'll do whatever you can to help them get there.

Lakeview Dental Care provides a competitive compensation package including 36-38 hours of pay for a 30 hour schedule, an incentive plan, and benefits that our team members love!

Visit www.lakeviewdentalcare.com to learn about us and see our patient reviews. You'll understand why our team members refer their family and friends!!