Lead Registered Dental Assistant - Gallatin, TN

Lead Registered Dental Assistant - Gallatin, TN

At Morton Dental Group, we do dentistry differently.

We are building a premier, relationship-driven dental organization focused on exceptional patient experiences, operational excellence, professionalism, leadership, and long-term success for our team. Our vision is to raise the standard for private practice dentistry across Middle Tennessee by creating an environment where both patients and team members genuinely thrive.

Joining Morton Dental Group is not equivalent to “just taking a job.” We are intentionally building an elite, growth-minded team of professionals who care deeply about patient care, teamwork, accountability, leadership, and operational excellence.

Our offices are modern, high-tech, fast-paced, and designed not only for excellent patient experiences, but also to help our team succeed operationally and professionally every day.

You’ve mastered the clinical side of dentistry… now it’s time to step into a role where your leadership, operational mindset, and ability to elevate a team are truly valued.

$500 Sign-on Bonus offered!

• Modern, updated offices with advanced dental technology and digital workflows
• A fast-paced, high-energy environment where your leadership directly impacts office success
• Strong leadership that values accountability, professionalism, teamwork, and growth
• Consistent schedules with no nights or weekends
• A positive, team-oriented culture that does not tolerate drama or negativity
• Leadership that values initiative, operational ownership, and problem-solving
• A workplace where high performers are trusted, supported, and empowered to lead
• Opportunities to help shape systems, workflows, and clinical excellence across the office

• Lead by example in delivering exceptional four-handed dentistry across restorative, cosmetic, implant, surgical, and specialty procedures
• Prepare and break down operatories according to scheduled procedures
• Set up surgical trays, maintain sterile fields, and anticipate Dentist needs proactively during procedures
• Assist with digital workflows, radiographs, intraoral scanning, and imaging technology when applicable
• Ensure operatories remain organized, stocked, clean, and procedure-ready throughout the day
• Support smooth patient flow and help minimize downtime between appointments
• Maintain strict OSHA, HIPAA, sterilization, and infection control compliance
• Ensure accurate charting, treatment documentation, imaging, and clinical records
• Assist with lab cases, implant parts, impressions, temporaries, and specialty materials appropriately
• Perform schedule audits to ensure all implant components and lab cases are properly prepared
• Monitor clinical inventory, supply ordering, and operational supply management within budget
• Review supply invoices and help identify discrepancies or operational inefficiencies proactively
• Coordinate repair requests and maintenance needs while ensuring issues are properly tracked and resolved
• Participate actively in Morning Huddle prepared to review schedule opportunities, patient updates, and workflow priorities

• Serve as the operational leader for the Dental Assistant team
• Direct and stabilize back-office workflow during busy or stressful situations
• Help maintain accountability, consistency, and professionalism within the assisting department
• Mentor, coach, and support newer Dental Assistants
• Assist in onboarding and operational training initiatives
• Help identify workflow inefficiencies, broken systems, or operational gaps proactively
• Partner with Office Leadership and Dentists to improve systems, workflows, and patient experience
• Support implementation of operational standards, protocols, and office…