Head Dental Assistant
Listed on 2026-08-08
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Dental / Dentistry
Dentistry / General Dentist, Dental Assistant
At Lane & Associates Family Dentistry, we love to make our patients smile, and that starts with you! We are seeking a dedicated Head Dental Assistant who is responsible for supporting the dentist in delivering exceptional patient care while supervising the clinical team and ensuring smooth daily operations. This role includes managing clinical inventory, training new team members, and serving as the OSHA and Radiation Safety Officer to uphold all safety and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities Daily, Weekly, and Monthly tasks include (but are not limited to):Supervise and oversee the day-to-day workflow of clinical staff.
Place supply orders and monitor inventory usage to maintain proper stock levels.
Follow established budget protocols and maintain supply expenses within office budget.
Verify and submit all supply invoices to the Accounting Department.
Verify and submit lab invoices; communicate effectively with dental labs as needed.
Train, mentor, and support new clinical team members.
Serve as the OSHA & Radiation Safety Officer, ensuring full compliance.
Enforce OSHA regulations and Company Safety Policies & Procedures.
Support the retrieval of 5-Star Google Reviews by promoting excellent patient experiences.
Share clinical maintenance duties as required.
Perform all regular Chairside Dental Assistant duties.
Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned.
Skills & AttributesStrong leadership and communication abilities
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Ability to effectively manage and support clinical staff
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to anticipate the needs of both patients and the dentist
Professional appearance and demeanor
Job Requirements- Dental Assistant Certification (required).
- Valid State of North Carolina X-Ray Certification (required).
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Ability to lift 15-20 lbs.
- Competitive pay!
- Quarterly Performance Bonus Opportunities!
- Employee Assistance Program!
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays!
- Fridays off at 2 PM!
- Volunteer opportunities with our Smile Squad to earn awesome prizes!
- Fun team events, giveaways & social campaigns year-round!
- Birthday and Work Anniversary surprises sent directly from our owners!
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