Lead Dental Assistant

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Dental Assistant to join our vibrant dental team! In this pivotal role, you will lead and support the dental assisting staff, ensuring seamless patient care and efficient clinic operations. Your expertise in clinical procedures, patient management, and dental technology will help elevate the quality of care we provide. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional eager to take on leadership responsibilities within a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.

Duties

• Supervise and mentor dental assistants to uphold high standards of clinical excellence and patient service
• Coordinate daily clinic schedules, ensuring smooth patient flow and timely appointments
• Assist the dentist during various procedures, including general dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry
• Manage dental records using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations
• Oversee sterilization procedures for dental instruments and equipment, maintaining infection prevention protocols and aseptic techniques
• Perform chairside assisting with skills in four-handed dentistry, X-ray imaging, vital signs monitoring, and medical documentation
• Ensure compliance with clinical confidentiality policies and infection control standards while maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff

Qualifications

• Proven experience in dental assisting within a busy clinical setting, with strong knowledge of general dentistry procedures and terminology
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to guide and motivate a team of dental assistants
• Proficiency in dental software such as Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or similar patient management systems
• Expertise in dental sterilization procedures, infection prevention management, and medical imaging including X-ray and 3D scanner technology
• Knowledge of pediatric dentistry practices and working with pediatric patients is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of anatomy, oral surgery techniques, endodontics, prosthodontics, and dental equipment operation
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients of all ages and collaborate with the dental team
• Ability to maintain clinical confidentiality policies while managing sensitive medical records and documentation

Join us as a Lead Dental Assistant where your skills will make a meaningful difference! We are committed to fostering a supportive environment that values your professional growth while providing exceptional patient care. This paid position offers an engaging work atmosphere where your expertise in healthcare infection control, dental assisting techniques, and patient management will shine. Apply today to be part of a dedicated team that prioritizes excellence in dentistry!

Pay: $24.57 - $29.60 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Diagnostic imaging equipment • Direct patient care • Patient scheduling systems • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Prosthodontics • Patient monitoring • Preparing dental treatment areas • Image acquisition for patient care • Medical equipment operation • Team leadership • In-person customer service • Working with pediatric populations • Oral surgery assistance experience • Practice management software • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Care documentation • Clinic experience • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical scheduling • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Professional development support • Records management • Endodontics • Paid time off • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Intraoral scanners • Mentoring • Pediatrics • Health information regulatory compliance • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Patient care leadership • Four handed dentistry • Operating medical imaging equipment • In-person • Employee discount • Clinical confidentiality policies • Pediatric dentistry • Clinical documentation standards • Managing patient records • Care coordination • Radiology • Leadership • Communication skills • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Retirement plan • Clinical program staff coordination