Are you a friendly, organized and motivated leader who loves helping others?
We’re looking for a Clinical Lead Dental Assistant who shares our passion for delivering exceptional care to children and their families. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, leads by example and is passionate about creating an outstanding patient experience while supporting team success.
Join a team where your contribution truly matters and your growth is supported every step of the way!
Our Core Values:
- Always Growing
- Be Happy
- Collaborate
- Details Matter
- Patient Experience Comes First
Position Details:
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday–Friday (with occasional Saturdays)
Pay: $24.00 – $30.00 per hour (based on experience)
Location: In person
What You’ll Do:Clinical Responsibilities:
- Set up and break down operatories efficiently
- Sterilize instruments and maintain OSHA-compliant sterilization protocols
- Assist the doctor with restorative, emergency and pediatric procedures
- Take digital radiographs
- Take iTero scans and submit cases to labs as needed
- Help create a fun, calm and positive dental experience for children and families
- Monitor patient flow to ensure appointments stay on schedule
- Support hygiene and doctor schedules throughout the day
Leadership Responsibilities:
- Lead and support the clinical team to maintain a positive, productive work environment
- Serve as liaison between front desk and clinical team to ensure smooth daily operations
- Assist with training and onboarding new team members
- Monitor clinical systems, protocols and consistency across operatories
- Manage supply inventory, ordering and organization of clinical areas
- Oversee opening and closing clinical duties
- Ensure compliance with infection control, safety and documentation standards
- Help resolve day-to-day team challenges professionally and efficiently
- Coach team members on performance, accountability and patient service expectations
- Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for growth and improvement
What We’re Looking For:
- Positive, team-oriented leadership attitude
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented and dependable
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to motivate others and lead by example
- Passion for working with children
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment where teamwork and efficiency are key
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3+ years of dental assisting experience
- Prior leadership or lead assistant experience preferred
- X-ray certified
- Current CPR certification
- Dentrix experience preferred
- iTero scanner experience a plus
- Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee and family discount
- Free parking
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Uniform allowance
If you’re ready to grow your leadership skills, make a difference and be part of something special, we’d love to hear from you!
Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
