Job Title: Lead Registered Dental Assistant  

Department: Operations  

Reports to: Dental Practice Manager  

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt  

Company Overview  

ProSmile is the fastest growing dental organization on the East Coast and has the largest network of affiliated multi-specialty dental practices in New Jersey, with an expanding footprint in Pennsylvania and Maryland. Our premier DSO is led by world class dentists who understand what highly skilled dentists and dental professionals need to grow a practice while focusing on delivering the best-in-class clinical care to their patients. We offer up-to-date equipment and technology, experienced and friendly staff, and dentists who truly care about their patients. Our Lead Registered Dental Assistant position offers a competitive compensation and when applicable benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), training and career development, license advancement assistance, and more!  

Position Summary  

As the Lead Registered Dental Assistant you will assist the doctor with all dental procedures including but not limited to, taking directions from the doctor, anticipating the doctor's needs. Other duties are as outlined below.   

  

Duties and Responsibilities  

Maintain overall efficient flow of the office  Understand responsibilities of each clinical staff member; recognize when staff is working well and implement procedures along with the help of the Office Manager, Dental Director and Regional Director  Schedule Chairside Dental Assistants with the help of the Office Manager  Provide progress reports on OSHA each month to the Office Manager and Dental Director  Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned  Making sure everything is up to date for Clinical Services and maintaining emergency kits.  

Major Duties  

Constantly watch for charts to be placed in the doctors’ inpatient box; responsible for overall patient flow of the office, seating patients in dental chairs when one is available and all chairside Dental Assistants are too busy to call the next patient in  Control and be responsible for inventory and supplies for clinical and laboratory materials; all supplies are to be approved and proper procedures followed  Responsible for seeing that hand pieces are lubricated (if applicable) and working properly  Delegate responsibilities to the Assistant Clinical Coordinator (if one is assigned)  Delegate duties to chairside Dental Assistants and follow up on assignments  Provide an evaluation of the chairside Dental Assistants  Report any mishaps to the Office Manager, Dental Director and Regional Director (e.g. running out of necessary supplies, problems with instruments, chairs, etc.)  Responsible for matching lab receipts/invoices received and forwarding them to the Comptroller’s office; for matching lab bills to lab cases received and following established protocols; and for sending lab cases out promptly. Laboratory slips should be fully completed and entered into the logbook  Ensures that lab slips are signed for  Responsible to see that all sterilization equipment is working properly  Review and update the Emergency First Aid Kit every three (3) months  Keep a log of dates when disinfectant solutions were changed, especially on the counter baths; place a sticker on the baths to indicate the date when solutions were changed  Check the status of nitrous and oxygen tanks  Check operatories and dental equipment  Be prepared at all times to answer patient inquires about safety, sterilization and instruments  Responsible for the functioning of the compressor and evacuating systems  Check to see that all evacuation lines have been cleaned  Turn on the x-ray developer and adjust the level of chemicals (if applicable)  Check all dental units and x-ray machines for proper working order  Be sure that the following equipment is turned off at the end of the day: developer; nitrous and oxygen tanks; carpule warmers; compressor; suction units; x-ray machines; lights  May enter treatment plans for the doctors in the computer to expedite treatment  Submit weekly repair and equipment list to Corporate  Place timely-submitted orders for supplies  Assists Office Manager when necessary performing other assigned duties  Shares maintenance duties when and where able  Logs-off computer at end of day  

Complexity  

The position involves having the expertise to anticipate the patient's and the Provider's needs  

Qualifications  

Applicable licensing required for the state in which you will work:  Dental Radiologic Technologist (DRT) license   Certified Dental Assistant certificate required  Registered Dental Assistant License required  CPR/BLS certification  Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Excell  One or more years DA experience  

  

Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment  

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands and arms to operate general office equipment (PC, telephone, file cabinets, copier, fax machine and printer). The employee may occasionally lift and/or move between 10 and 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee may need to travel to healthcare practices.  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.  

The Company reserves the right to modify the job description based upon its needs and may require the employee to perform functions beyond those mentioned above. Neither this job description nor any other communication creates an employment contract between the Company and the employee.  

  

Equal Employment   

Our culture encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence, and leads in provider and patient satisfaction. ProSmile values diversity, inclusion, and equity as matters of fairness and effectiveness. We are committed to hiring and retaining a staff that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, fostering an inclusive working environment where staff of all backgrounds feel welcomed and engaged.   

ProSmile is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals underrepresented in the medical sector, including people of color, and persons with non-traditional work and educational experience. All who believe they meet the stated qualifications are invited to apply.  

  

Company Safety  

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. ProSmile is committed to proactively creating and maintaining an environment that is safe for our team and patients. Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including face masks, gloves, gowns, and more as needed and in accordance with CDC standards.