Dental Assistant Supervisor - Lead & Elevate Clinic Team

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC); Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Health insurance

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

SEARHC is seeking a Lead Dental Assistant to oversee the dental clinic team, ensuring smooth daily operations and compliance with safety standards.

This role includes supervising Dental Assistants, coordinating infection control and workflow improvements, recruiting and training new staff, and managing certifications, inventory, and equipment. The position requires leadership skills and strong administrative abilities to support excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in dental assisting; 2 years in lead or supervisory roles.
• DANB CDA preferred; licensure as dental assistant.
• Current radiology certificate within 90 days of hire.
• BLS within 90 days of hire.
• Clinical and High Risk competencies required within 90 days and ongoing.
• Proficient in inventory management and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise dental assistants in the clinic.
• Plan weekly/monthly infection control, maintenance, and quality improvement.
• Recruit, onboard, and train new DA staff.
• Develop workflows to improve efficiency and DA duties.
• Approve timesheets and manage leave logs.
• Maintain certifications, inventory, and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Hand-eye coordination

Administrative skills

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma

DANB CDA preferred

IHS radiology certificate (90 days)

BLS (90 days)

Clinical Competency (90 days)

High Risk Competency (90 days)

Tools

Dental Practice Management Software

EHR Management

Job description

SEARHC is seeking a Lead Dental Assistant to oversee the dental clinic team, ensuring smooth daily operations and compliance with safety standards.

This role includes supervising Dental Assistants, coordinating infection control and workflow improvements, recruiting and training new staff, and managing certifications, inventory, and equipment. The position requires leadership skills and strong administrative abilities to support excellent patient care.