We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Dental Assistant to join our growing dental team. The ideal candidate is an experienced, dependable, and organized professional capable of leading the clinical team, maintaining compliance, and ensuring smooth daily operations across all specialties.

Compensation

• $65k - $75k based on experience

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage dental assistant and sterilization technician schedules to ensure efficient chair turnover and optimal patient flow
• Train, mentor, and onboard new dental assistants and sterilization technicians
• Assist chairside across all dental specialties, including General Dentistry, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Endodontics, Oral Surgery, and Pediatrics
• Maintain and enforce OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control compliance standards
• Manage supply ordering, inventory tracking, and budget control using approved vendors and platforms
• Coordinate with the front desk team to support cross-functional tasks such as treatment planning, patient flow, and chart completion
• Ensure daily sterilization, operatory setup/breakdown, and equipment maintenance are completed to standard
• Collaborate with providers and management to identify opportunities for workflow improvements and team development

Qualifications

• Active Maryland Dental Assistant license (Required)
• Minimum 3+ years of dental assisting experience (lead or senior role preferred)
• Proficiency in Dentrix Ascend required
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control compliance
• Experience assisting across multiple dental specialties
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills
• Proven experience in training and mentoring clinical staff
• Cross-trained in front desk duties (scheduling, insurance verification, charting, and treatment planning)
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Availability to work Saturdays and Evenings required

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