Dental Assistant, Lead - Orthodontics

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

• 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 room and equipment.
• Provide chair‑side assistance to providers during treatment procedures.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and patient‑centric working environment.
• Ensure 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.
• Ensure a smooth patient workflow in collaboration with front office staff and clinical teams.
• Collaborate with Practice Manager and Assistant Practice Manager to improve and provide better patient care.
• Maintain knowledge as a resource to other clinical staff and use their expertise to improve patient care.
• Develop other Dental Assistants through monthly training sessions and one‑on‑ones.
• Provide daily chart audits to ensure accuracy for billing and train staff not meeting documentation expectations.
• Assist in the efficient transition of new Dental Assistant staff.
• Offer issue resolution and workflow recommendations for continuous process improvements.
• Assist the Practice Manager and Assistant Practice Manager with marketing 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.
• Be organized and possess superior knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology.

• Maintain a running list of dental supplies and monitor expirations.
• Work with Practice Manager to request supplies, repairs, or maintenance efficiently.
• Ensure ordering adheres to inventory budget.

• Maintain strict compliance with state, federal, and other regulations.
• Exhibit professionalism: patience, communication skills, and customer service.
• Perform job duties with a positive attitude and dedication to hard work.
• Problem‑solve through critical thinking and provide solutions.
• Abide by all PPE standards and practice universal precautions.
• Minimize waste, fraud, and abuse.
• Report hazardous situations and be knowledgeable of spill containment.
• Ensure SDS and emergency kits are up to date and compliant with OSHA.
• Inspect, test, and log autoclave, eye wash, water line, and other necessary systems.
• Ensure weekly monitoring of autoclave systems via spore testing and other biological testing.