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About the Role
Swish Dental is seeking a motivated Lead RDA to join their team, offering a dynamic role within a supportive clinical environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
- Perform dental radiographs (x-rays) and scans
- Document baseline patient information
- Prepare and sterilize instruments, equipment, and patient rooms
- Provide exceptional patient care throughout their visit
- Take impressions of patients' teeth
- Communicate effectively and efficiently
- Maintain a “team first” and “patient first” mentality
- Continuously increase knowledge and job skills
- Adhere by State, Federal, and local compliance standards including OSHA, HIPAA, and Texas Dental Board
- Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures
- Teach patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health
- Perform various studio tasks that often require the use of a computer
- Perform duties in accordance with practice policies
- Review the schedule throughout the day
- Ensure the back studio is running smoothly
- Keep track of inventory and place orders when supplies are low
- Work closely with the studio manager
- Troubleshoot equipment problems and contact the tech team to fix any issues
- Provide additional support and training when needed to the back studio staff
Requirements
- Fluent in English; verbal and written
- Familiarity with dental terminology
- Basic computer skills
- Willingness to cover shifts at locations not typically assigned
- Ability to travel to other locations as needed
- Strong interpersonal skills
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Certificate of Completion from a Dental Assisting Course required
- Texas Registered Dental Assistant License required
- CPR and/or BLS certification required
- 1+ years of experience as a lead RDA or similar experience required
- This position may be required to sit or stand for long periods
- This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week
- This position is in a clinical studio environment which can be noisy and distracting
- This position may be exposed to infectious diseases and/or blood borne pathogens
- This position may be required to handle sharp objects
- This position may be exposed to harmful chemicals and/or gasses
- This position may be required to communicate with others to exchange information
- This position may require repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
- This position may require the operation of machinery and/or power tools
- This position may require the assessment of the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
- This position may require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
- This position may require medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds
Skills
- English fluency (verbal and written)
- Dental terminology
- Basic computer skills
- Interpersonal skills
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1+ years of experience as a lead RDA or similar experience
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Certificate of Completion from a Dental Assisting Course
- Texas Registered Dental Assistant License
- CPR and/or BLS certification
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary
- Monthly Bonus opportunity
Benefits
- Medical, vision, & dental benefits
- Short-term disability
- Paid holidays and time off
About the Company
- Swish Dental is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.