Dental Operations Lead — Grow, Mentor & Improve Care

Garden State Smiles- Matawan; Matawan (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance gifted to you

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Team culture focused on growth

Work-life balance

Job summary

Garden State Smiles- Matawan in Matawan, NJ is seeking a Team Lead of Dental Operations to manage daily team activities, support the Office Manager, and drive an exceptional patient experience. This full-time role emphasizes leadership, reliability, and adherence to HIPAA/OSHA standards in a busy dental practice.

The position requires 1–2 years in a dental setting, strong communication, and familiarity with dental software such as Denticon.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a dental practice setting.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proven reliability and ability to lead by example.
• Proficiency in dental software systems (Denticon).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a go-to resource for day-to-day team questions and coordination.
• Assist the Office Manager in monitoring team performance and workflow efficiency.
• Help onboard and mentor new team members.
• Ensure that daily schedules, tasks, and responsibilities are executed effectively.
• Act as liaison between team and management to communicate needs, updates, and concerns.
• Support compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and Squire Dental policies.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and offer suggestions to leadership.
• Help maintain a positive, respectful, and collaborative team culture.
• Continue performing core responsibilities of their main role (e.g., dental assistant, front desk, hygienist).

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Denticon

Job description

Garden State Smiles- Matawan in Matawan, NJ is seeking a Team Lead of Dental Operations to manage daily team activities, support the Office Manager, and drive an exceptional patient experience. This full-time role emphasizes leadership, reliability, and adherence to HIPAA/OSHA standards in a busy dental practice.

The position requires 1–2 years in a dental setting, strong communication, and familiarity with dental software such as Denticon.