Dental Assistant, Lead - Faculty Practic

Marquette University; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Lead Dental Assistant for its Faculty Practice. The role involves overseeing training for new and current dental assistants, coordinating work assignments, and ensuring high-quality patient service in a supportive environment.

Preferred candidates will have at least five years of dental assisting experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage stress effectively. The position offers opportunities for leadership within the dental team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of dental assisting experience.
• Knowledge of dental clinical specialties per ADA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and implementing training plans for dental assistants.
• Coordinate and manage work of dental assistants.
• Serve as intermediary between dentists and assistants.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Flexibility

Ability to work independently

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduation from a Dental Assistant Program

Job description

Job Title

Dental Assistant, Lead – Faculty Practice

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the manager in designing and implementing training plans and documentation used to train new dental assistants and update current dental assistants with new processes and procedures.
• Coordinate the work of dental assistants, including training, mentoring, and motivating to achieve peak performance.
• Manage all staff‑dentist assignments (daily and weekly) to help achieve peak effectiveness.
• Serve as an intermediary between dentists and assistants, ensuring efficiency and quality of patient service.
• Maintain and monitor accepted practices and care of dental equipment, instruments, and supplies per MUSOD standards and regulatory group; coordinate repair/maintenance of equipment as needed.
• Manage implant systems and related treatment plans; oversee all extensive treatment plans.
• Provide dental assistance to dentists before, during, and after treatment of patients, including dental emergencies; assist faculty with compliance to record‑keeping protocols related to the treatment of patients.
• Order dental supplies to ensure adequate availability.
• Schedule and conduct daily team huddles to support communication and effectiveness.
• Attend meetings and other committee meetings as required.
• Act as backup leader for the Manager position when needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of dental assisting experience.
• Knowledge of the full range of dental clinical specialties as defined by the American Dental Association.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Excellent customer service and listening skills; discretion, flexibility, and ability to work and communicate with people from a diverse population.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision in an environment that can be stressful.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Graduation from a Dental Assistant Program.
• Supervisory experience helpful.

Department

Dental School

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state‑protected classification.