Lead Dental Assistant

PDS Health•Buckeye, AZ

16h

About The Position

Sundance Dental Group is seeking a Lead Dental Assistant to help develop the dental assistant team and support an efficient, patient-centered dental practice. The role includes training and coaching dental assistants, coordinating patient flow, supporting doctors, and maintaining clinical operations, infection control, and supply levels. The Lead Dental Assistant must perform duties within the applicable state’s allowable dental functions and maintain compliance with relevant company policies and regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, plus training courses mandated by the applicable state for certification, licensure, or registration (for example, coronal polish, x-ray exposure, or pit and fissure sealant application).
Associate degree or one-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedure manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and governmental regulations.
Ability to maintain strict compliance with applicable regulations, including OSHA, State Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, FEHA, and DOL requirements, as well as HR policies and practices.
Ability to direct others’ work and serve as a team leader in attaining goals.
Ability to handle and maintain strict confidentiality of employee records, compensation information, and similar information.

Responsibilities

Train and coach other dental assistants so they can perform to their best ability.
Manage patient flow to support a positive patient experience and an efficient day for the dentist.
Perform duties in accordance with the applicable state’s allowable dental functions.
Develop the dental assistant team by supporting learning plans and expanding individual knowledge of clinical technology and skill sets.
Integrate specialty dental assistants into the team effectively.
Manage infection control, sterilization, and disinfection processes for products, equipment, and patient rooms in accordance with CDC guidelines.
Maintain a clean and sterile workplace where patients feel comfortable, and assist the doctors.
Maintain appropriate general and specialty clinical supplies while adhering to the established budget.
Educate the team on basic maintenance, as appropriate, and ensure maintenance procedures are performed in a timely manner.
Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable state, federal, and other regulations.