Lead Dental Assistant

Our Mission

To transform lives by providing exceptional, accessible, and compassionate healthcare experiences for all.

Our Vision

Care Alliance will be the health center of choice , delivering compassionate, high-quality, and innovative healthcare that empowers individuals and strengthens communities. We are committed to advocacy, accessibility, and excellence , ensuring every patient receives the care they deserve with dignity, respect, and unwavering support.

Our Values

1. Accessibility:
We are committed to eliminating barriers to care, ensuring that every individual—regardless of background or circumstance—has access to high-quality healthcare.

2. Collaboration:
Our strength comes from collaboration, fostering communication and teamwork among employees, patients, and community stakeholders to achieve shared goals.

3. Accountability:
We are unwavering in our commitment to accountability, upholding the highest standards in patient care, employee well-being, and organizational excellence.

4. Compassion:
We treat every person with dignity, empathy, and respect, building trust through genuine care and understanding.

5. Innovation:
We embrace change and seek out creative solutions to continuously improve the experiences of our employees, patients, and community.

6. Excellence:
We are relentless in our pursuit of excellence, ensuring superior clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, and transformative patient experiences.

Community Impact:
We are deeply rooted in the communities we serve, dedicated to creating positive, sustainable change through outreach, advocacy, and partnerships.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized and motivated Lead Dental Assistant (DA) to join our organization. This role combines clinical chair-side assisting with administrative responsibilities to support efficient day-to-day operations. The Lead DA will work closely with the dentist(s), dental team, and office manager to ensure high-quality patient care, smooth workflow, and well-maintained equipment and supplies.

Task, Responsibilities & Competencies:

Includes but are not limited to :

· Provide chairside assistance to the dentist during dental procedures.

· Prepare and set up operatories and sterilize instruments according to OSHA and infection control standards.

· Take and process dental radiographs.

· Ensure patient comfort and provide post-operative instructions.

· Follow proper infection control protocols and maintain a safe, compliant workplace environment

· Support dental team members as needed to maintain patient flow.

· Support the clinical operations of the mobile dental units as needed

· Manage weekly equipment logs and monitor equipment performance.

· Coordinate preventive maintenance and minor upkeep of dental equipment.

· Assist with scheduling equipment service and repairs as needed.

· Support reporting and documentation requirements for regulatory compliance with OSHA, TJC, CDC etc.

· Processes and submits insurance prior authorizations promptly and accurately

· Coordinates and tracks patient referrals to specialists; follow up to ensure completion.

· Assists with scheduling and rescheduling patients.

· Oversees dental supply and inventory management, and vendor communications.

· Utilize dental software and computer systems for recordkeeping, tracking, and ordering

· Participates in staff meetings, training sessions and quality improvement

· Supports the office manager in community outreach coordination and other duties.

Required:

· Certified/Registered Dental Assistant preferred but not required; equivalent experience will be considered. Candidate must be open to taking the exam within 6 months of hire (state requirements apply).

· Minimum of 3 years of dental background and demonstrated leadership skills are highly desired, will train the right candidate.

· Strong knowledge of infection control, OSHA, and HIPAA standards.

· Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.

· Strong communication and leadership skills to support and guide the dental team.

· Proficiency in dental software and computer knowledge a plus.

· Commitment to the mission of Care Alliance

Work Schedule:

· Up to 4 clinical days assisting chair-side as needed.

· Dedicated administrative time as agreed upon, based on clinic needs and schedule.

Compensation details: Hourly Wage

a-