Lead Dental Assistant
High Point Dentistry is looking for an experienced, motivated, and dependable Lead Dental Assistant to help lead our dental assisting team and support the efficient operation of the practice.
This is more than a clinical position. The Lead Dental Assistant is responsible for team leadership, training, scheduling, clinical support, inventory, compliance, and maintaining high standards of patient care. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, confident, and comfortable taking ownership and holding others accountable.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, mentor, train, and hold dental assistants accountable to practice standards.
- Delegate daily responsibilities based on patient flow, staffing, and team strengths.
- Set a positive, professional tone and actively participate in morning huddles.
- Address performance concerns and escalate issues to management when appropriate.
- Provide regular updates to leadership regarding team progress, challenges, and needs.
Scheduling & Operations
- Create and manage assistant schedules approximately two weeks in advance.
- Maintain appropriate staffing while working toward established labor-cost goals.
- Adjust staffing based on patient volume and daily needs.
- Keep assistants productive during downtime through tasks such as Done Desk assignments, room organization, sterilization, maintenance, and recall/unscheduled patient outreach.
Clinical & Patient Care
- Work in a doctor's schedule regularly and provide clinical support as needed.
- Cover staffing gaps and assist providers when needed.
- Support a positive and professional patient experience.
- Ensure clinical documentation, doctor notes, treatment procedures, and lab cases are completed accurately and timely.
Inventory & Compliance
- Oversee monthly supply ordering, inventory levels, stocking, and organization.
- Monitor supply costs and minimize emergency orders or borrowing.
- Ensure compliance with infection control, OSHA, HIPAA, and clinical protocols.
- Maintain required licensing and training requirements and hold the team accountable to the same standards.
Training & Development
- Train and onboard new dental assistants using established training tools and checklists.
- Conduct regular feedback meetings with new hires and providers.
- Complete 90-day and annual reviews on time.
- Perform periodic audits to ensure protocols and standards are being followed.
- Participate in continuing education and the practice's annual Personal Development Days.
Communication & Culture
- Maintain strong communication between assistants, providers, hygiene, front office, and leadership.
- Regularly check in with team members regarding morale, engagement, and concerns.
- Identify problems early and help implement solutions.
- Lead by example through professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Benefits:
- Health Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Paid time off
- Bonus
- Competitive pay
What We're Looking For
- Dental assisting experience required; Lead or supervisory experience preferred.
- Strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail.
- Confident leadership and communication skills.
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Proactive, dependable, and willing to step in where needed.
- Comfortable training, coaching, and holding others accountable.
- Positive attitude with a strong focus on teamwork and patient care.
Why Join High Point Dentistry?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced dental assistant who is ready to take the next step into leadership and make a meaningful impact on their team, providers, and patients.
If you're organized, motivated, enjoy developing others, and are ready to take ownership of a team, we'd love to hear from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
