Dental Assistant TL w/ Expanded Function

PCC Community Wellness Center; Berwyn (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Dental Assistant Team Lead with Expanded Function to support dental operations, supervise staff, and ensure excellent patient care. The role includes assisting with procedures, managing supplies, and promoting a positive work environment. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and experience in dental assisting, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of dental assisting and team lead experience preferred.
• Proficient in reading and writing in English.

Responsibilities

• Supervise dental staff and ensure high-quality patient care.
• Assist with dental procedures and manage supplies.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Dental Assistant Diploma

Job description

Dental Assistant TL w/ Expanded Function

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Job Overview

The Dental Assistant Team Lead with Expanded Function is responsible for supporting dental operations, supervising staff, and ensuring high-quality patient care. Key duties include assisting with dental procedures, managing supplies, maintaining documentation, and providing excellent customer service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform duties of a dental assistant as needed.
• Build a positive work environment and lead clinical staff.
• Direct patient flow and assign daily tasks to dental assistants.
• Order supplies under supervision of the Dental Director or Clinic Administrator.
• Ensure quality assurance through documentation reviews and compliance with regulations (OSHA, HIPAA, Joint Commission).
• Ensure patient comfort and understanding of treatments.
• Take and develop diagnostic radiographs, assessing their quality.
• Maintain and sterilize dental equipment and operatory instruments.
• Keep operatories stocked with materials and supplies.
• Properly mix and use dental materials.
• Pour impressions, trim models, and perform quality control checks on dental equipment.
• Maintain a tidy work area and adhere to safety policies.
• Provide coaching to staff, delegate workloads, and promote team motivation.
• Assist with patient intake, flow, and satisfaction improvements, providing feedback to management.
• Monitor customer service quality and follow PCC protocols.
• Participate in interviewing and hiring processes.
• Foster teamwork between clinical and clerical staff.
• Troubleshoot clinical support issues as needed.
• Handle front desk duties such as scheduling, check-in, answering calls, and billing when assigned.

Experience and Training

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of dental assisting and team lead experience preferred.
• 3+ years of EMR experience preferred.

Certifications and Licenses

• Certification in Coronal Polishing and Pit & Fissure Sealants.
• Dental Assistant Diploma.
• Current CPR certification.

Physical Demands

• Remain stationary or move around the clinic as needed.
• Operate computers, printers, and phones regularly.
• Lift and move objects up to 10 pounds.
• Perform clinical procedures requiring physical exertion.

Language Skills

• Proficient in reading and writing in English.

Additional Information

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Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare