Dental Assistant - Covington Family Dentistry

American Dental Companies•Covington, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team at Covington Family Dentistry! Position: Dental Assistant Location: Covington, GA We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Dental Assistant to join our fast-paced, patient-focused dental practice. This position requires a confident clinical professional who can support the doctor across multiple disciplines while leading the assisting team and maintaining an efficient clinical workflow.

Requirements

Extensive chairside experience in general dentistry
Strong assisting experience with endodontic procedures
Skilled assisting with oral surgery and implant procedures
Several years of hands-on clinical assisting experience
Ability to anticipate doctor needs and keep procedures running efficiently.
Expanded duties dental assistant certification required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with orthodontic procedures preferred
Strong leadership and decision-making ability
Exceptional organization and time management
Deep understanding of clinical procedures and dental workflow
Comfortable leading both the doctor and assisting team to maintain an efficient patient experience

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate the doctor's clinical flow throughout the day, ensuring the doctor is always in the correct operatory and moving efficiently between patients
Help manage procedure timing so appointments stay on schedule and daily production goals are achieved
Guide the doctor on when to move to the next patient and when procedures should wrap up to maintain schedule efficiency
Lead and mentor the dental assisting team, setting expectations for performance and efficiency
Maintain a smooth patient experience by anticipating clinical and patient needs before delays occur
Oversee clinical supply ordering and inventory management
Manage supply usage to stay within the practice's clinical budget
Track supply costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste
Ensure all operatories are prepared, stocked, and ready for procedures
Maintain sterilization standards and ensure compliance with OSHA and clinical protocols