Lead Dental Assistant/Dental Assistant

The Lead Dental Assistant/Dental Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting a dental practice by coordinating a clinical team and assisting with a variety of dental procedures. This position involves chairside support during routine general dentistry as well as specialty areas such as orthodontics, oral surgery, endodontics, and pediatrics. The Lead Dental Assistant/Assistant reports to the Dentist, Office Manager, or Practice Owner and helps ensure efficient patient care and smooth office operations with no travel between practice locations required.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures
• Prepare patients for treatments, ensuring comfort and safety
• Manage sterilization and infection control of instruments and equipment
• Support dental radiography and imaging processes
• Schedule patient appointments and coordinate with the dental team
• Maintain inventory of dental supplies and equipment
• Lead and coordinate tasks within the small dental team
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care
• Know how to use dental scanners for intraoral scans and photos
• Take physical dental impressions

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in dental assisting
• Certificate or diploma in dental assisting
• Proficiency in chairside assistance and infection control procedures
• Experience with dental radiography and patient care techniques
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques and scheduling coordination
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated team leadership abilities

We are a general dentistry office with an experienced staff. Our goal is to provide the highest quality dental care while treating everyone like family. We are looking for someone with great communication skills, willing to learn and detail oriented. We provide competitive hourly pay and benefits. We look forward to hearing from you!