Demo

Lead Dental Assistant

Compass Point Dental
Glendale, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 1/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2025

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for someone to fill our Lead Dental Assistant position. We are a small Family Dental practice. We see patients of all ages and for all types of procedures. We are open Mon-Thurs 8-5pm and some Fridays 8-2pm. We need someone who is not only an expert DA but that can motivate and guide our clinical team.

The lead dental assistant will be expected to provide oversight, leadership and be a mentor to fellow clinical staff.

Duties & Responsibilities :

Lead DA will fulfill all duties normally expected of a Dental assistant including : prepping clinical areas for procedures, sterilizing instruments, escorting patients, radiographs, intraoral scans / photos, impressions, assisting doctor during dental procedures, temp crowns, retraction cord etc. but will also be responsible for the following :

  • Organize and maintain inventory of dental materials and supplies
  • Oversee proper maintenance of dental equipment
  • Coordinate necessary repairs / purchase of dental equipment
  • Coordinate all dental lab related requirements
  • Ensure office is up to date on all compliance regulations and standards
  • Be prepared to lead / assist in management of medical emergencies
  • Coordinate with OM to achieve and maintain proper staff requirements and training
  • Ensure that the functionality and efficiency of the clinical team and to help the office reach goals set forth by administration

Requirements :

  • Have a minimum of 4 years chair side dental assisting experience
  • Have current RDA license and radiograph / coronal polish certificates (EFDA is not required but is a plus)
  • Have current CPR / BLS certification
  • Have significant experience in similar / relevant leadership position (please provide references)
  • Bi-lingual English and Spanish is a must
  • Be able to skillfully teach other DA’s any and all aspects of clinical duties
  • Have excellent communication skills
  • Have a strong attention to detail
  • Be exceptionally well-organized and reliable
  • Be available during all hours of operation (especially morning huddle)
  • Performing exceptionally well with a positive attitude.
  • Remain loyal in carrying out organizations mission, vision and values
  • Be a problem solver through critical thinking
  • Have reliable transportation
  • Benefits :

  • Health / vision insurance
  • Sick pay
  • Holiday pay
  • If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a Lead Dental Assistant?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Lead Dental Assistant career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $42,672 - $52,561
    Income Estimation: 
    $75,279 - $94,568
    Income Estimation: 
    $42,672 - $52,561
    Income Estimation: 
    $75,279 - $94,568
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at Compass Point Dental

    Compass Point Dental
    Hired Organization Address Glendale, AZ Full Time
    Job Description Job Description We are looking for a dedicated and organized Dental Receptionist to join our team. We ar...

    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Lead Dental Assistant jobs in the Glendale, AZ area that may be a better fit.

    Lead Dental Assistant

    Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics, Phoenix, AZ

    Dental Assistant

    Gen4 Dental, Phoenix, AZ

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!