Clinical Lead Dental Assistant - Back Office

Harbor Community Clinic; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbor Community Clinic in Los Angeles, CA seeks a dedicated Lead Registered Dental Assistant to lead the back-office dental operations, coordinate clinical workflow with the Dental Manager, and promote high-quality patient care. This role supports onboarding, training, and mentoring for dental assistants while assisting dentists during care.

The position emphasizes infection control, OSHA/HIPAA compliance, and inventory management, with a strong focus on professional communication and teamwork

Qualifications

• Board-approved radiation safety training required.
• DA course completion and current DA Certificate required.
• Current and active RDA license from the Dental Board of California is required.
• Board-approved course in the Dental Practice Act and 8-hour infection control course with CPR proof.
• Fingerprint clearances from DOJ and FBI.
• Knowledge of dental/office equipment and basic medical terminology.
• Minimum of two years of dental assistant experience preferred.
• Experience supporting or leading back-office operations preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use dental PM systems, electronic records, and standard office software.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Treat all patients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily operations and workflow of the dental back office to ensure efficient patient care.
• Coordinate daily back-office clinical activities and serve as a resource for dental staff and providers.
• Monitor inventory and ensure instruments, materials, and equipment are available for patient care.
• Coordinate and track dental lab cases for timely receipt and delivery.
• Assist with onboarding, training, mentoring, and reinforcement for dental assistants.
• Promote and monitor OSHA, HIPAA, CDC infection control guidelines and state regulations.
• Communicate daily clinical needs and equipment/supply issues to the Dental Manager.
• Assist with sterilization processes, operatory readiness, and back-office organization.
• Identify and follow up on dental equipment maintenance needs.
• Perform chairside assistance as assigned while serving as clinical lead for back office.
• Prepare patients/equipment for procedures and document care details in the dental record.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

English communication

Dental back-office operations

Clinical chairside support

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Board-approved radiation safety courses

DA course and DA certificate

Dental Practice Act course

Tools

Dental practice management systems

Electronic dental records

Office software

Job description

Harbor Community Clinic in Los Angeles, CA seeks a dedicated Lead Registered Dental Assistant to lead the back-office dental operations, coordinate clinical workflow with the Dental Manager, and promote high-quality patient care. This role supports onboarding, training, and mentoring for dental assistants while assisting dentists during care.

The position emphasizes infection control, OSHA/HIPAA compliance, and inventory management, with a strong focus on professional communication and teamwork