Lead Dental Assistant

Platinum Dental Services • Bountiful, UT

19d • $20 - $23

About The Position

Platinum Dental is seeking an experienced, motivated Lead Dental Assistant to guide the clinical team, support daily operations, and help ensure patients receive high-quality care. The role combines dental assisting expertise with leadership responsibilities, including mentoring and training assistants, coordinating workflows, and maintaining a positive, organized clinical environment. The position offers pay of $20–$23 per hour, with compensation based on experience.

Requirements

• Previous dental assisting experience.
• Current dental X-ray certification, as required by state regulations.
• Strong knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, sterilization, and infection control protocols.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and support a team in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A dependable, proactive attitude with a commitment to accountability and teamwork.
• Confidence in clinical skills and the ability to provide guidance to other dental assistants.
• A passion for delivering excellent patient care.
• A willingness to continue learning, growing, and developing professionally.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership or team training responsibilities in previous dental assisting experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and mentor dental assistants to promote teamwork, accountability, and high-quality patient care.
• Assist dentists during restorative, preventive, and other dental procedures.
• Coordinate daily clinical workflows to keep appointments running smoothly and efficiently.
• Help train and onboard new dental assistants on clinical procedures, office protocols, and best practices.
• Ensure treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment are properly prepared and maintained.
• Oversee instrument sterilization, infection control practices, and compliance with safety protocols.
• Monitor clinical supplies and inventory to ensure the team has the materials needed for patient care.
• Take dental X-rays in accordance with certification requirements.
• Maintain accurate patient records and support effective communication between clinical team members.
• Help identify opportunities to improve clinical efficiency, patient experience, and team performance.
• Serve as a resource for dental assistants by providing guidance, support, and hands-on assistance.
• Collaborate with dentists and office leadership to maintain a positive, organized, and productive clinical environment.

Benefits

• Monthly bonus opportunities.
• Professional development, leadership experience, and advancement opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• 401(k) with company match for eligible full-time employees.
• One week of paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed