Join our San Marcos, CA dental practice as a Dental Assistant (RDA or RDAEF)

Lead Registered Dental Assistant (RDA / RDAEF)

North County Aesthetics & Implants (NCAI) – San Marcos & Rancho Bernardo

Overview

North County Aesthetics & Implants is seeking a Lead Registered Dental Assistant (RDA or RDAEF) to oversee back-office operations while delivering high-level chairside support.

This is not a passive assisting role. The Lead RDA will manage clinical flow, inventory systems, digital integration, and assist in the transition to a fully digital workflow (Trios 6 + in-house 3D printing).

Ideal candidate: organized, systems-oriented, technologically proficient, and capable of leading another assistant to ensure operational efficiency across both locations.

Core Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Flow

• Lead back-office operations and daily clinical coordination

• Direct and collaborate with second assistant for seamless operatory turnover

• Ensure strict adherence to infection control and OSHA standards

• Optimize schedule flow with providers to reduce downtime

Digital Dentistry & Workflow

• Advanced intraoral scanning (Trios 6 proficiency pref)

• Digital radiographs and intraoral photography

• Digital case organization and file management

• Assist with implementation of complete digital workflows

• Support in-house 3D printing systems (models, surgical guides, provisionals, healing abutments)

Clinical Assisting

• Chairside assisting during advanced restorative, implant, and surgical procedures

• Fabrication and management of provisionals

• Impressions/scans and provisional support (RDAEF expanded functions as applicable)

• Accurate, real-time clinical documentation

Inventory & Systems Management

• Manage ordering, supply tracking, and par levels

• Maintain organized implant and surgical inventory

• Coordinate with vendors for materials and equipment

• Develop standardized back-office protocols

Requirements

• Active California RDA or RDAEF license

• CPR/BLS certification

• Demonstrated proficiency in intraoral scanning (Trios preferred)

• Strong understanding of restorative and surgical workflows

• High organizational capacity and accountability

• Ability to lead and train other team members

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in implant dentistry or surgical assisting

• Familiarity with 3D printing workflows

• Experience with digital case planning systems

• Inventory management experience

Why Join NCAI

• Modern, systems-driven, digitally focused practice

• Emphasis on clinical excellence over volume

• Leadership opportunity with operational input

• Growth alongside expansion of advanced digital workflows