Lead Dental Assistant

We want you to be a valued part of our excellent Endodontics team!

We are in search of a Lead Dental Assistant who exhibits quality service, commitment, accountability, and excellence.

As a Lead Dental Assistant, you must set an example for the staff by following the guidelines established by the practice.  As a clinical supervisor, you should take full control of the clinical department included under the duties and responsibilities below.

Duties and Responsibilities as a Lead DA:

Inventory / Equipment

• Inventory / Ordering of dental supplies and emergency/rescue supplies
• Maintenance of Equipment and all clinical areas
  • Become familiar with minor office/equipment repairs
  • Coordinate repairs in and out of the office
  • Maintain/coordinate routine equipment maintenance
• Report any issues or inadequacies directly to Practice Administrator and/or Doctor

Staff Supervision in partnership with Practice Administrator and Doctor

• Arrivals, lunches, and dismissals
• Facilitate morning huddles
• Uniforms, hygiene & proper PPE
• Performance of daily responsibilities including:    
  • Proper patient management
  • Proper treatment room management and sterilization
  • Proper records management
• Adhering to office protocols and federal/state guidelines
• Assist in training and retraining of clinical staff

Guidelines and Regulations set forth by OSHA, BORID, HIPAA, CDC and other federal/state agencies.

• Responsibility of daily, weekly and monthly checklists and reporting including:
  • Daily Emergency Team
  • Daily Decontamination Schedules
  • Weekly Emergency Situations
  • Weekly Spore testing (biological monitoring)
  • Daily, weekly and monthly checklist
• Assign responsibilities to another member of team during vacations or absence from the office.
• Take initiative to review these checklists when scheduled in another location.
• Report any issues to Practice Administrator or Regional Operations Administrator and doctor

This position is in a dental practice setting that involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assists Practice Administrator and doctor with delegating tasks and training clinical staff

Required Skills / Abilities

• Competency in administering endodontic specific dental x-rays, CBCT, Nitrous Oxide, and sterilization techniques
• Working experience with electronic dental record procedures (Procedures such as recording? Documentation?)
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse range of individuals; customer service skills to ensure positive patient courtesy
• Technical skills and proficiency with dental, scheduling, Microsoft office, and other software with a working knowledge of Word and Excel
• Dexterity including the ability to handle instruments effectively with both hands

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Dental Assistant diploma/certification from an accredited program
• Radiology certificate*
• One year of experience in a dental practice; equivalent education and/or experience will be considered
• Knowledge of dentistry, particularly dental procedures and terminology, instruments, and hygiene
• CPR certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Endodontics Experience
• N2O certificate*
• CBCT experience
• Knowledge of head / neck anatomy
• Knowledge of dental materials
• TDO and/or Endovision software
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
• Problem-solving skills; good judgment; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision
• Work well in a group environment
• Highly developed organizational, planning, and communication skills
• Proficient typing on a keyboard

[*obtain within 90 days of hire]

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing
• Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times
• Visual acuity to read records and documents

We value our employees! We offer fantastic benefits, such as: 

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible Spending account
• Health Savings account
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) w/ matching
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.