Clinical Team Lead - Dental
About The Position
Eastpoint Pediatric Dental Associates is seeking an experienced, dependable, and team-oriented Clinical Lead Dental Assistant to join our pediatric dental practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled dental assistant who is ready to take on a leadership role while continuing to provide exceptional care to children and their families. The Clinical Lead Dental Assistant will serve as a key member of the clinical team, helping ensure smooth daily operations, excellent patient care, and a positive experience for both patients and staff. The ideal candidate is confident in pediatric dental assisting, organized, compassionate, and comfortable leading and supporting a team in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Requirements
- Dental assisting experience required; pediatric dental experience strongly preferred.
- Required dental assisting certifications and radiology credentials, as applicable to state regulations.
- BLS Healthcare Certified
Nice To Haves
- Previous leadership, mentoring, or lead-assistant experience preferred.
- Knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, procedures, and infection-control practices.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced pediatric dental environment.
- Comfortable working with children of varying ages and needs.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
- Positive, dependable, and team-oriented attitude.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support the dental assisting team in day-to-day clinical operations.
- Provide chairside assistance to the dentist during pediatric dental procedures.
- Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and equipment.
- Ensure clinical areas are properly stocked, organized, clean, and maintained.
- Help coordinate clinical schedules and maintain efficient patient flow.
- Mentor, train, and support dental assistants and new team members.
- Promote adherence to infection-control, sterilization, and OSHA standards.
- Help maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
- Communicate professionally and compassionately with children, parents, and caregivers.
- Help create a welcoming, positive, and child-friendly clinical environment.
- Monitor clinical supplies and communicate inventory needs to leadership.
- Assist with implementing and maintaining office policies and clinical protocols.
- Serve as a role model for teamwork, professionalism, and patient-centered care.
Benefits
- Leadership opportunity within a collaborative clinical team
- Opportunity to grow professionally and develop leadership skills
- Child-focused, patient-centered environment
- Supportive team culture
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children's oral health
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
