Job Posting: Lead Dental Assistant

Job Description

All Star Kids Family Dental is excited to announce an opening for a dedicated and skilled Lead Dental Assistant. This essential position plays a pivotal role in our commitment to providing top-notch dental care for children and families. Located within our dynamic team, this full-time role offers the opportunity to enhance one's skills and contribute to a nurturing environment aimed at patient comfort and superior dental care. This is an on-site opportunity, squarely focused on individuals who thrive in a hands-on, collaborative healthcare environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Welcomes patients and gets them situated in the appropriate treatment room.
• Reviews and documents patient health histories including all medications and medical conditions, alerting the doctor to any abnormalities.
• Obtains and documents vital signs, alerting the doctor to any abnormalities.
• Obtains, documents, and updates dental and general health histories.
• Takes and develops x-rays, photos, and CBCTs, uploading results into patient charts.
• Performs setup and breakdown of operatory equipment and instruments, adhering to regulatory and compliance standards.
• Assists the doctor during various treatments and procedures.
• Delivers a positive patient experience and educates patients on oral care.
• Assists in daily schedule preparation and patient flow to maintain efficient operations.
• Monitors and manages inventory of dental supplies and materials.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA standards and other regulatory requirements.
• Participates in training and mentoring of new or less experienced dental assistants.
• Led the clinical staff in continuous improvement processes.
• Maintained a leadership role in ensuring high standards of cleanliness and organization within the dental office.
• Resolved issues and contributed to team efforts by completing related results as needed.

Requirements

• Previous dental assistant experience required.
• Demonstrable experience in dental assistant leadership roles preferred.
• Must hold a high school diploma or equivalent; further education or certification in dental assisting favored.
• Active Registered Dental Assistant License required.
• Proficient in using dental practice software, preferably Open Dental.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients and team members.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and a commitment to high-quality patient care.
• Must be willing to participate in continuous education and training sessions.
• Adherence to health and safety regulations, including but not limited to OSHA compliance and sterilization procedures.