Lead Ortho Registered Dental Assistant

Lead Ortho Registered Dental Assistant Brownsville, TX Job Details 20 hours ago Qualifications OSHA (regulatory compliance area) Spanish CPR Certification Dental care patient counseling Patient monitoring BLS Certification

HIPAA CPR

Mid-level Patient safety Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise High school diploma or GED Team development Team management Registered Dental Assistant Dentrix Orthodontics Training & development Clean workspace maintenance Training Managing patient records Escalation handling Leadership Health education and counseling Open Dental Full Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required Must maintain an active Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) License registered with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training Minimum 1 year dental leadership experience preferred Minimum 1 year orthodontic dental assistant experience preferred Dental practice management software (Open Dental/Dentrix) experience Bilingual (Spanish) is required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assist with Orthodontist in treating patient Instruct patient of elastic treatment Making Patient Safety and Team Safety the number one priority Adhering to OSHA and Infection Control Protocols Maintaining and upkeeping digital patient information Preparing tray set-ups according to doctor preferences and planned procedures Educating patients and parents on the benefits of good oral health Monitoring the patient's physical and emotional well-being during the entire visit Helping the Rodeo Team maintain office cleanliness and IC protocol Mixing amalgam, cement, and preparing impression materials Pouring, trimming, and polishing impression trays Assisting with bonding, banding, adjusting, and debonding orthodontic patients Placing and cementing bands Setting up orthodontic brackets and removing excess cement from brackets and bands Making retainers, bleaching trays, and impressions Ensures orthodontic team members embrace the perfect appointment and flow Point person for orthodontic escalations Coaching, training, and developing orthodontic team members

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Prolonged sitting and standing as needed Ability to lift up to 15 lbs