Dental Assistant, Lead - Pediatric Dentistry

Overview

Join Our Exceptional Pediatric Dental Team! Are you a passionate, dedicated professional looking to make a significant impact on patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment? Look no further!

We are a thriving pediatric dental practice committed to providing top‑notch pediatric dental care to our community. With state‑of‑the‑art facilities and a focus on patient comfort and satisfaction, we pride ourselves on delivering comprehensive pediatric dental services with a personal touch. Our team is comprised of skilled professionals who share a common goal of excellence in dentistry and compassionate patient care.

• Competitive compensation package.
• Supportive work environment with modern facilities and advanced technology.
• Opportunities for mentorship and career growth.
• A diverse patient population and rewarding clinical experiences.
• Pay is $23 and up based on experience.

• Greet and engage patients with respect and a smile.
• Ensure patients are well informed and comfortable before, during, and after their appointment.
• Take and process dental radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos.
• Prepare and sterilize treatment rooms and equipment.
• Provide chair‑side assistance to providers during treatment procedures.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, patient‑centric working environment.
• Maintain strict compliance with state, federal, and other regulations (e.g., OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, Employee Handbook).

• Train all new hires with established skills checklist (recare and restorative).
• Direct and lead dental assistants in continuous process improvements.
• Lead clinical staff in cleanliness throughout the dental office location.
• Lead clinical staff in maintaining a smooth patient workflow with front office staff to promote timely and exceptional patient experience visits.
• Collaborate with Practice Manager and Assistant Practice Manager to improve and provide better patient care.
• Maintain knowledge that is a resource to other clinical staff, using their expertise to improve patient care and advance company goals.
• Responsible for the professional and clinical development of other dental assistants in the office, including monthly training sessions and one‑on‑ones as needed.
• Provide daily chart audits to ensure accuracy for billing and train staff not meeting clinical documentation expectations.
• Assist in the efficient transition and adaptation of new dental assistant staff.
• Issue resolution and workflow recommendations for continuous process improvements to doctors and practice manager.
• Assist the Practice Manager and Assistant Practice Manager with marketing for their respective office as needed.

• Two (2) or more years of practical experience as a dental assistant.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Completion of a CODA‑accredited dental assisting program (preferred).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a desire for professional growth.
• Organized and possess superior knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology.

• Maintain dental supply inventory and ordering.
• Monitor dental supply expirations and dispose of materials accordingly.
• Work in conjunction with Practice Manager to request dental supply needs and ensure order efficiency within budget.
• Work in conjunction with Practice Manager to request repairs and/or maintenance on dental supplies and machinery.

• Maintain strict compliance with state, federal, and other regulations (e.g., OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, Employee Handbook).
• Exhibit professionalism: patience, communication skills, customer service.
• Perform job duties with a positive attitude and dedication.
• Problem solve through critical thinking and providing solutions.
• Abide by all PPE standards for clinical staff.
• Practice universal precautions and proper infection control.
• Minimize waste, fraud, and abuse.
• Report any hazardous situations to Practice Manager.
• Be knowledgeable of spill containment and clean‑up.
• Ensure office Safety Data Sheet (SDS) are up to date and readily available.
• Ensure maintenance of emergency kits and first aid supplies.
• Inspect, test and log autoclave systems, eye wash systems, water line systems, and other necessary systems.
• Ensure weekly monitoring of autoclave systems via spore testing and other designated testing.