Lead Dental Assistant
WPB Dental & Implants | West Palm Beach, FL
Full-Time
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday (Closed Wednesday)
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Join Our Growing Team!
Are you an exceptional Dental Assistant who takes pride in delivering outstanding patient care while keeping the doctor’s schedule running efficiently?
WPB Dental & Implants is seeking an experienced Lead Dental Assistant who is organized, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced private practice. This is a leadership role for someone who enjoys working side-by-side with the doctor, takes ownership of the clinical schedule, and helps create an exceptional patient experience from start to finish.
We’re looking for a true team player who is passionate about dentistry, embraces digital technology, and is always one step ahead.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Chairside assist the doctor during all general, restorative, cosmetic, surgical, and implant procedures
- Assist with crown and bridge, implant placement and restoration, extractions, bone grafting, endodontic, and cosmetic procedures
- Place and remove retraction (packing) cord
- Fabricate high-quality temporary crowns and bridges
- Take accurate digital impressions using an intraoral scanner (iTero or similar)
- Scan and manage Invisalign cases, place buttons, including submitting scans and assisting with treatment workflow
- Assist with implant procedures, including surgical setup, implant impressions, restorative appointments, and case preparation
- Take high-quality digital radiographs and intraoral photographs
- Prepare treatment rooms before and after every patient
- Maintain OSHA and CDC infection control and sterilization standards
- Prepare all instruments and materials before procedures
- Anticipate the doctor’s needs and maintain an efficient clinical flow
- Provide excellent post-operative instructions and patient education
- Ensure operatories remain clean, organized, and fully stocked throughout the day
Schedule & Clinical Flow Management
- Manage and maintain the doctor’s schedule for maximum productivity
- Help keep the doctor on time throughout the day
- Review upcoming appointments to ensure each patient is fully prepared
- Prepare charts and operatories prior to patient arrival
- Verify all laboratory cases are received and ready for scheduled appointments
Inventory & Equipment Management
- Order and maintain all clinical supplies
- Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages and unnecessary over-ordering
Daily Team Responsibilities
- Review the next day’s schedule for efficiency and readiness
- Ensure all cases are fully prepared with necessary materials and laboratory work
- Assist teammates throughout the day to maintain exceptional patient care
- Help create a positive, organized, and team-oriented office culture
- Maintain a clean, efficient, and professional clinical environment
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of dental assisting experience preferred
- Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification
- Open Dental experience required
- Experience with implant dentistry and surgical assisting
- Invisalign scanning and workflow experience
- Experience using intraoral scanners (iTero or equivalent)
- Ability to fabricate esthetic temporary crowns and bridges
- Comfortable placing and removing retraction (packing) cord
- Strong knowledge of implant components and restorative workflows
- Excellent understanding of all aspects of general dentistry
- Digital radiography experience required
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Professional appearance and positive attitude
- Self-motivated, dependable, and detail-oriented
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage based on experience
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Supportive and positive work environment
- Opportunity for long-term growth within a modern private practice
If you’re an experienced Dental Assistant who is passionate about patient care, excels in comprehensive and implant dentistry, enjoys managing clinical workflow, and wants to be part of a high-performing team, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and tell us what makes you an exceptional Lead Dental Assistant!
Pay: $25.00 - $31.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Do you have any Lead Dental Assistant Experience?
Work Location: In person
