Lead Dental Assistant

Enable Dental, Inc.; Grand Rapids; Hybrid; CAD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Life insurance

PTO

Job summary

Enable Dental, Inc. is seeking a Lead Dental Assistant to manage mobile clinical operations across our regional care sites. You will oversee daily workflows, support dental providers, and travel with the team to patient locations.

The role emphasizes leadership, high-quality patient care, and rapid-growth opportunities within a startup-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of dental experience.
• Active State-Level Dental Assistant Certification.
• Experience with mobile dentistry or healthcare (a plus).
• Familiarity with dental practice management software.
• Exceptional communication & organizational skills.
• World-class customer service – interacts with patients, power of attorneys, and facility managers.
• Passion for innovation & adaptability in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Goal-oriented – motivates teams to maximize production & productivity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical operations on the move - ensuring seamless patient care and supporting our dental providers.
• Travel daily with the team to patient locations.
• Lift and transport dental equipment & supplies.
• Lead, train, and mentor a team of dental assistants.
• Ensure compliance with clinical workflows and regulations.
• Drive production and productivity goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team motivation

Mobility/travel

Education

State Dental Assistant Certification

2+ years dental experience

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Lead Dental Assistant- Full Time $30.00-$33.00 an hour

Ready to break free from traditional office walls and step into a rewarding leadership role? Enable Dental is pioneering the future of dentistry by bringing high-quality, compassionate mobile care directly to patients in senior living communities, care facilities, and homes. We’re seeking an energetic, skilled Lead Dental Assistant to drive clinical excellence, empower our team, and transform patient outcomes across the region.

WHY JOIN ENABLE DENTAL?

Enable Dental is on a mission to redefine healthcare accessibility. By combining state-of-the-art mobile dental technology with a collaborative, compassionate care model, we deliver essential dental services directly to underserved populations, including seniors and individuals with special needs. As a Lead Dental Assistant, you will enjoy dynamic clinical variety, genuine career growth, and the opportunity to make a tangible difference in people's lives every day.

Key Role Highlights:

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY

As the Lead Dental Assistant, you will oversee clinical operations on the move - ensuring seamless patient care and supporting our dental providers. Primary responsibilities include:

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE

• Purpose-Driven Impact: Bring vital healthcare services to those who need it most, enhancing quality of life across our local community.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Guide, train, and inspire a team of dental assistants while overseeing daily clinical workflows and compliance.
• Career & Financial Growth: Benefit from competitive compensation, market growth incentives, equity, and advancement opportunities in a fast-scaling company.

Education & Experience:

• 2+ years of dental experience
• Active State-Level Dental Assistant Certification
• Experience with mobile dentistry or healthcare (a plus)
• Familiarity with dental practice management software

Qualifications & Experience:

• Exceptional communication & organizational skills
• World-class customer service – comfortable interacting with patients, power of attorneys, and facility managers
• Passion for innovation & adaptability in a fast-paced startup environment
• Goal-oriented – skilled at motivating teams to maximize production & productivity

Job Requirements:

• Travel daily with your team to patient locations
• Able to lift and transport dental equipment & supplies
• Must be at least 21 years of age with a valid State Driver's License and clean driving record

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Life Insurance
• generous Paid Time Off (PTO)