Dental Assistant Licensed Lead
About The Position
Under general direction, supports the clinical operations of the dental clinic. Provides direction and team leadership to dental assisting staff and students while performing chairside assistance and advanced dental functions as needed under New York State licensure. Coordinates clinic activities, assignments, and resources to support efficient workflow; trains and serves as a resource for staff; and addresses faculty, staff, or patient concerns as needed. Performs all functions of a Licensed Dental Assistant. Monitors and directs dental assistant activities, provides daily operational direction and technical guidance to staff and students, and coordinates assignments, coverage, and provider needs. Oversees clinic equipment, instruments, forms, and supplies, including inventory levels and replacement orders; daily preparation of dental units, staffing, and workflow; and instrument repairs. Coordinates with registration staff and others to support smooth patient flow. Ensures operatory compliance with infection control, safety, and regulatory requirements. Provides initial onboarding and training for new staff and oversees subsequent training and shadowing. Assists leadership with policy development and implementation; recommends operational improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and solve problems; provides employee performance feedback; and monitors, reviews, and assesses quality-control data. Initiates or recommends resolutions to issues. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Dental Assistant Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Dental and Dental Auxiliary Education Program, or be a student in a dental assisting program registered by the NYSED under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist.
- CDA-Certified Dental Assistant New York State license or Limited Permit upon hire; for an employee who is a student in a NYSED-registered dental assisting program under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist, the license or permit is required within 18 months.
- Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and computer experience preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of experience as a Dental Assistant or in an Operating Room environment.
- Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and computer experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform all functions of a Licensed Dental Assistant.
- Monitor and provide direction for dental assistant activities, serving as a resource and providing daily operational direction and technical guidance to staff and students.
- Coordinate clinic activity, including assignments, coverage, and provider needs.
- Oversee inventory of clinic equipment, instruments, forms, and supplies, and approve replacement orders.
- Oversee daily preparation of dental units, staffing, and workflow to ensure efficient room utilization.
- Oversee and coordinate instrument repairs.
- Coordinate with registration staff and others to ensure smooth patient flow.
- Ensure operatory compliance with infection control, safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Provide initial onboarding and training for new staff and oversee subsequent training and shadowing.
- Assist leadership with policy development and implementation.
- Recommend operational improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and solve operational problems.
- Provide feedback on employee performance.
- Monitor, review, and assess quality-control data, and initiate or recommend issue resolution.
- Address faculty, staff, or patient concerns as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
