Lead Registered Dental Assistant - White House, TN
About The Position
This role is for a Lead Registered Dental Assistant who has mastered the clinical side of dentistry and is ready to step into a leadership position. The position values leadership, operational mindset, and the ability to elevate a team. The work environment is modern with advanced technology, fast-paced, and high-energy, where leadership directly impacts office success. The company offers strong leadership that values accountability, professionalism, teamwork, and growth, with consistent schedules and no nights or weekends. It fosters a positive, team-oriented culture that does not tolerate drama or negativity, and leadership values initiative, operational ownership, and problem-solving. High performers are trusted, supported, and empowered to lead, with opportunities to shape systems, workflows, and clinical excellence.
Requirements
- Current Dental Assistant certification/licensure as required by state regulations
- Current X-ray certification
- Prior dental assisting experience required
- Strong understanding of clinical workflows, sterilization, and operatory organization
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Strong attention to detail and operational awareness
Nice To Haves
- Prior leadership, mentoring, or training experience preferred
- Completion of an accredited Dental Assisting program
- Experience with four-handed dentistry
- Experience with implant and surgical procedures
- Experience with orthodontic workflows
- Experience with digital workflows and dental software
- Experience with dental practice management software such as CareStack
- Expanded Functions certification (if applicable)
- Experience in high-volume or fast-paced dental offices
Responsibilities
- Lead by example in delivering exceptional four-handed dentistry across restorative, cosmetic, implant, surgical, and specialty procedures
- Prepare and break down operatories according to scheduled procedures
- Set up surgical trays, maintain sterile fields, and anticipate Dentist needs proactively during procedures
- Assist with digital workflows, radiographs, intraoral scanning, and imaging technology when applicable
- Ensure operatories remain organized, stocked, clean, and procedure-ready throughout the day
- Support smooth patient flow and help minimize downtime between appointments
- Maintain strict OSHA, HIPAA, sterilization, and infection control compliance
- Ensure accurate charting, treatment documentation, imaging, and clinical records
- Assist with lab cases, implant parts, impressions, temporaries, and specialty materials appropriately
- Perform schedule audits to ensure all implant components and lab cases are properly prepared
- Monitor clinical inventory, supply ordering, and operational supply management within budget
- Review supply invoices and help identify discrepancies or operational inefficiencies proactively
- Coordinate repair requests and maintenance needs while ensuring issues are properly tracked and resolved
- Participate actively in Morning Huddle prepared to review schedule opportunities, patient updates, and workflow priorities
- Serve as the operational leader for the Dental Assistant team
- Direct and stabilize back-office workflow during busy or stressful situations
- Help maintain accountability, consistency, and professionalism within the assisting department
- Mentor, coach, and support newer Dental Assistants
- Assist in onboarding and operational training initiatives
- Help identify workflow inefficiencies, broken systems, or operational gaps proactively
- Partner with Office Leadership and Dentists to improve systems, workflows, and patient experience
- Support implementation of operational standards, protocols, and office initiatives
- Help maintain a positive, growth-focused, and solution-oriented clinical culture
- Lead by example in professionalism, accountability, organization, and patient care
- Help patients feel calm, informed, comfortable, and cared for throughout treatment
- Maintain professionalism and emotional composure during stressful or complex situations
- Support post-operative instructions and patient education
- Ensure patients experience smooth, efficient, and organized appointments
- Help maintain a welcoming, patient-focused clinical environment
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience, certifications, and leadership ability
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Health, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Employee Dental Benefits
- Consistent full-time schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
