Registered Lead Dentist Assistant

Harbor Community Clinic•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$28 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Lead Dentist Assistant is a working clinical lead responsible for supporting daily dental back-office operations. This position works closely with the Dental Manager to coordinate clinical workflow, maintain compliance with regulatory standards, support consistent dental assisting practices, and promote high-quality patient care. The Registered Lead Dentist Assistant serves as a clinical resource for dental assistants and providers by assisting with onboarding, training, mentoring, and back-office coordination. This position also provides direct and indirect support to the Dentist before, during, and after dental care services and does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Successfully complete board-approved courses in radiation safety.
Completion of DA course and current DA Certificate (DA only)
Current and active RDA license from the Dental Board of California. (RDA only)
Successfully complete and show proof of a Board-approved course in the Dental Practice Act, an eight (8) hour Board-approved course in infection control and proof of basic life support (CPR) card.
Submit fingerprint clearances from both the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Requires knowledge of dental and office equipment, dental terminology, and basic medical terminology.
Must be able to communicate effectively, in English, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to use dental practice management systems, electronic dental records, and standard office software to support scheduling, documentation, inventory, and communication needs.
Ability to work with diverse populations.
Treat all patients and colleagues with dignity and respect.
Legal authorization to work in the United States.
Clear all post offers, pre-employment background screening, and education verification.
Must comply with HarborCHC vaccination, infection prevention, and workplace safety requirements, including COVID-19 requirements or approved exemptions, as applicable under current policy and law.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two years of experience as a dental assistant preferred.
Experience supporting or leading dental back-office operations preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the daily operations and workflow of the dental back office to ensure efficient patient care.
Coordinate daily back-office clinical activities, serve as a resource for dental assistants and providers, and help ensure assigned clinical tasks are completed consistently with established protocols.
Monitor inventory and ensure adequate instruments, materials, supplies, and equipment are available for patient care.
Coordinate and track dental laboratory cases to ensure timely receipt and delivery.
Assist with onboarding, training, mentoring, and ongoing reinforcement for dental assistants to support adherence to clinical protocols, infection control standards, and organizational expectations.
Promote and monitor compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, CDC infection control guidelines, state dental regulations, and organizational policies.
Communicate daily clinical needs, workflow concerns, equipment issues, and supply needs to the Dental Manager.
Assist with maintaining sterilization processes, operatory readiness, and back-office organization.
Identify, report, and follow up on dental equipment maintenance needs to support safe and timely patient care.
Perform chairside dental assisting duties as assigned while serving as the clinical lead for the back office.
Prepare patients, operatories, instruments, and materials for dental procedures; assist providers chairside as permitted by license or certification; document care-related information accurately in the dental record; and support patient education within the scope of the role.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.