Lead Dental Assistant

Lead Dental Assistant

Location: Bowie, MD
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $25 to $28 per hour (based on experience)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and dependable Lead Dental Assistant to join our dental team in Bowie, MD. In this role, you will assist dentists with patient care, guide and support the dental assistants, and help ensure the clinic runs smoothly and delivers a great patient experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist dentists chairside during general and specialty procedures
• Take, process, and review dental X-rays accurately and safely
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for each procedure
• Maintain infection control and sterilization standards in line with OSHA and CDC guidelines
• Lead, train, and mentor dental assistants, including onboarding new team members
• Coordinate daily assistant schedules and assign operatory coverage
• Manage dental supply inventory and place orders as needed
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, post-treatment care, and treatment plans
• Update and maintain accurate patient records and charts
• Work closely with front desk and clinical staff to keep patient flow on schedule
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and clinic safety protocols

Requirements

• Valid X-ray certification (required)
• Prior experience as a dental assistant, with leadership or training experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and terminology
• Familiarity with dental practice software
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient care skills
• Ability to work full-time and stay on your feet for extended periods
• Maryland Dental Assisting credentials, as required by state regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• CPR/BLS certification
• Experience with digital X-rays and intraoral scanners

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person

Employee onboarding • Direct patient care • Spanish • CPR Certification • Oral hygiene • Medical chart preparation • Teamwork • Dental office • Management • Dental assisting • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Achieving HIPAA compliance • Team leadership • Safety regulations • BLS Certification • Staff scheduling • HIPAA • Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures • Full-time • English • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Healthcare practice inventory management • Patient safety • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • X-Ray Certification • Preparing medical treatment area • Clinical staff training • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Clinical training • Intraoral scanners • Mentoring • Dental equipment • Order placement • Digital dental impression taking • Patient care leadership • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • In-person • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Safety standard operating procedures • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) • Managing patient records • Dental assistant experience (3–5 years) • Leadership • Clinical staff scheduling • Communication skills • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling