Lead Registered Dental Assistant
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$28 - $31 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | San Pedro, California |
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Verified Pay check_circleProvided by the employer$17.35
$21.37
$29.50
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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Lead Registered Dentist Assistant is a working clinical lead responsible for supporting daily dental back-office operations. This position works closely with the Dental Manager to coordinate clinical workflow, maintain compliance with regulatory standards, support consistent dental assisting practices, and promote high-quality patient care. The Lead Registered Dentist Assistant serves as a clinical resource for dental assistants and providers by assisting with onboarding, training, mentoring, and back-office coordination. This position also provides direct and indirect support to the dentist before, during, and after dental care services and does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.
EXPECTATIONS
- Adheres to all Harbor Community Health Center (HarborCHC) policies and procedures.
- Observes all policies and procedures for the use of the time-keeping system, including attendance, tardiness, proper clocking procedure, overtime authorization, and that the employee nametag is visible.
- Conducts self in a manner that always represents HarborCHC’s core values.
- Maintains a positive and respectful attitude with all work-related contacts.
- Provides excellent customer service.
- Communicate regularly with their immediate supervisor about departmental and HarborCHC concerns.
- Consistent reports to work prepared to perform the duties of the position.
- Meets productivity standards and performs duties as workload necessitates.
- Fosters an environment that promotes trust and cooperation among all staff.
MISSION AND VALUES
Our mission is to provide quality, comprehensive healthcare and supportive services to those in our community, regardless of their ability to pay. Employees must possess a strong commitment to the mission, policies, goals, and philosophy of HarborCHC.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
- Support the daily operations and workflow of the dental back office to ensure efficient patient care.
- Coordinate daily back-office clinical activities, serve as a resource for dental assistants and providers, and help ensure assigned clinical tasks are completed consistently with established protocols.
- Monitor inventory and ensure adequate instruments, materials, supplies, and equipment are available for patient care.
- Coordinate and track dental laboratory cases to ensure timely receipt and delivery.
- Assist with onboarding, training, mentoring, and ongoing reinforcement for dental assistants to support adherence to clinical protocols, infection control standards, and organizational expectations.
- Promote and monitor compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, CDC infection control guidelines, state dental regulations, and organizational policies.
- Communicate daily clinical needs, workflow concerns, equipment issues, and supply needs to the Dental Manager.
- Assist with maintaining sterilization processes, operatory readiness, and back-office organization.
- Identify, report, and follow up on dental equipment maintenance needs to support safe and timely patient care.
- Perform chairside dental assisting duties as assigned while serving as the clinical lead for the back office
- Prepare patients, operatories, instruments, and materials for dental procedures; assist providers chairside as permitted by license or certification; document care-related information accurately in the dental record; and support patient education within the scope of the role.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
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