Lead Dental Assistant - HDA

Dental Associates Group • Harrisonburg, VA

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About The Position

Harrisonburg Dental Associates is seeking an experienced, motivated Lead Dental Assistant to support clinical care and lead the dental assisting team. The role combines hands-on assistance with clinical procedures, including advanced treatments, and leadership responsibilities such as training team members, coordinating daily operations, and helping maintain an efficient patient flow. The Lead Dental Assistant will also manage supplies and laboratory cases, oversee sterilization and infection control, and ensure operatories are clean, organized, and ready for procedures.

The practice describes its environment as friendly, compassionate, welcoming, collaborative, and patient-centered. This position offers an opportunity to mentor and develop the assisting team, use and expand advanced clinical skills, and contribute to daily operations and patient experiences. Compensation is $28.00–$30.00 per hour, negotiable based on clinical experience, qualifications, and leadership abilities.

Requirements

• Previous dental assisting experience with strong clinical skills.
• Experience with CBCT imaging and dental technology.
• Experience with dental implant procedures.
• Experience supporting Invisalign treatment.
• Experience with prosthodontics and advanced dental assisting procedures.
• Team leadership, training, and staff coordination skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and infection control procedures.
• Experience with dental supply management and inventory control.
• Experience with dental laboratory case tracking and coordination.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, mentor, and support the dental assisting team.
• Assist the dentist with clinical procedures, including advanced dental treatments.
• Maintain efficient patient flow and daily clinical operations.
• Coordinate dental supply ordering, inventory, and stocking.
• Track dental laboratory cases and coordinate their timely completion.
• Oversee OSHA compliance, sterilization, and infection control protocols.
• Ensure operatories are clean, organized, properly equipped, and prepared for procedures.
• Communicate effectively with the dentist, patients, team members, and dental laboratories.
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and patient-centered work environment.

What This Job Offers

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