Dental Assistant Team Lead - Smile Culture - Houston, TX

About Us As a startup, we’re putting together a close-knit team that loves what we do and is passionate about helping people feel confident in their smiles. If you’re someone who loves being in on the action, shaping a positive work culture, and jumping in wherever needed, and leading others by example, this could be perfect for you What You’ll Be Doing As our Lead Dental Assistant , you’ll play a key role in making our office a smooth, efficient, and happy place for both patients and teammates. Here’s a look at what your day-to-day will include (but isn't limited to): Assist the dentist and hygienists during procedures , as well as with pre-op and post-op care Mentoring and guiding other dental assistants as our team grows. Your ability to grow within your career here will depend on your ability to help others grow. Manage the patient flow! Help ensure a smooth patient experience in the clinical area. Have supplies and lab cases ready for each patient's appointment. Collaborating with the front desk with a positive attitude is everything! We care as much about our team's experience as we do about patient experience. Handle inventory and ordering , keeping supplies well-stocked and within budget. Ensure our lab cases are ready for our patients. Keeping our clinical area organized and spotless. Ensure rooms are set up for doctors and hygienists, and that the office is following sterilization protocols. What We’re Looking For We’re looking for someone who is a team leader with a positive attitude, is an effective communicator, and is committed to providing patients a great experience: is patient-centered and puts patient experience and care above all . Cares about making patients feel at-home and welcomed. Listen to their concerns, help them not feel anxious or in a rush to get out. Show others how caring is our team's culture leader with a positive attitude - is dependable and can be counted on, is committed to learning and improving, and inspires others to be dependable and committed to improving as well effective communicator - helps ensure teammates on the same page. Communicates with our front desk and helps maintain patient flow. Keeps tabs on lab cases and supply orders by communicating with labs and equipment suppliers. Having strong organizational skills always helps! Why You’ll Love Working with Us This isn’t just any job — We believe in giving our team plenty of time to rest. Here’s how our schedule generally works: One week, it's Monday through Friday . The following week, it's Wednesday through Saturday , with Saturday being a half-day. The following week, it’s Monday through Friday , followed by Wednesday through Saturday the next week, and so forth. The schedule is essentially alternating between a long work week and a shortened work week. What this means is we're also alternating between longer four-day weekends and shorter one-day weekends , and a chance for better work-life balance! More time for your family, for friends, and for yourself. Plus… Opportunity for bonuses based on performance A positive, team-centered culture A modern, high-tech office And an awesome boss Experience required : Dental assistant: 2 years Certifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)-State of Texas-current BLS and/or CPR Valid Certification through accredited American Heart Association or American Red Cross Language: Bilingual (English, Spanish) preferred Sound Like You? Be a part of something new at Smile Culture and help us make a difference. Show others that caring is part of your culture. Send your resume with a cover letter and we will reach out to you! Interview questions to ponder: Can you share a time when you showed your team how to handle a busy day by setting a good example? How well do you communicate with your team? Can you tell me about a time when you divided tasks among your team to keep things running smoothly? How did you make sure everyone knew what to do? How do you help your coworkers do really well at their jobs while also performing your own duties? Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour Benefits: Continuing education credits Flexible schedule Opportunities for advancement Paid training Work Location: In person

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