Lead Dental Assistant

Smile Partners Clinton Township•Madison Heights, MI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Redwood Dental of Madison Heights is looking for a Lead Dental Assistant who is passionate about patient care, enjoys mentoring others, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. As our Lead Dental Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our doctors, leading the clinical team, and ensuring exceptional patient care while maintaining efficient daily operations.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of dental assisting experience
Current Michigan X-ray Certification required
Strong knowledge of general dentistry, infection control, sterilization procedures, and OSHA/CDC guidelines

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership or Lead Dental Assistant experience preferred
Dental Assisting Certification preferred
Experience with Dentrix preferred
Experience with digital dentistry and intraoral scanning is a plus
A confident leader with strong mentoring and coaching abilities
Highly organized with exceptional time management skills
Able to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment
Professional, dependable, and solution-oriented
Detail-oriented with excellent clinical judgment
A strong communicator who builds positive relationships with patients and team members
Passionate about providing exceptional patient care
Adaptable and committed to continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise the daily workflow of the dental assisting team.
Mentor, train, and onboard new dental assistants.
Coach team members to promote clinical excellence, accountability, and professional growth.
Foster a positive, collaborative, and patient-focused work environment.
Assist with scheduling and coordinating clinical staff coverage to ensure efficient operations.
Welcome patients and create a comfortable, positive experience.
Prepare treatment rooms and assist doctors with four-handed dentistry.
Take diagnostic radiographs and intraoral images in accordance with state regulations.
Review and update patient medical histories.
Educate patients on treatment plans, post-operative instructions, and oral hygiene.
Maintain accurate and thorough clinical documentation.
Assist with general and restorative dentistry, crown and bridge procedures, temporary crown fabrication, endodontic procedures, oral surgery and extractions, dental implant procedures, fixed and removable prosthodontics, digital radiography and panoramic imaging, and intraoral scanning.
Oversee sterilization and instrument processing while ensuring compliance with CDC, OSHA, and infection control standards.
Ensure operatories are clean, organized, fully stocked, and ready for patient care.
Track laboratory cases and coordinate timely delivery for scheduled appointments.
Coordinate equipment maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime.
Help maintain an efficient clinical workflow throughout the day.