Lead Dental Assistant

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA) in Austin, TX is looking for a skilled dental assistant to join a modern multi-specialty practice focused on patient-centered, high-quality care.

You will provide chairside assistance across general, cosmetic, orthodontic, pediatric, periodontal, and emergency procedures, manage room readiness, uphold infection control, take X-rays, update patient records, and educate patients.

Qualifications

• Experience in a multi-specialty clinical environment.
• Proficiency in dental sterilization and infection-control processes.
• Ability to perform and assist with X-ray procedures.
• Strong documentation and charting skills.
• Patient-focused approach supporting efficient clinic operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance across general, cosmetic, orthodontic, pediatric, periodontal, and emergency procedures.
• Oversee daily clinical flow and ensure treatment room readiness.
• Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and maintain infection-control standards.
• Take X-rays and assist with imaging as needed.
• Update dental charts and document patient care information.
• Educate patients on procedures and post-care instructions.
• Mentor and support other dental assistants.
• Coordinate with front office staff to optimize efficiency and patient experience.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multi-specialty experience

Sterilization/Infection control

X-ray procedures

Documentation/Charting

Patient-focused care

Job description

in a modern, multi-specialty dental practice supporting patient-centered, high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance across general, cosmetic, orthodontic, pediatric, periodontal, and emergency procedures.
• Oversee daily clinical flow and ensure smooth treatment room readiness.
• Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and maintain infection-control standards.
• Take X-rays and assist with imaging as needed.
• Update dental charts and document patient care information.
• Educate patients on procedures and post-care instructions.
• Mentor and support other dental assistants.
• Coordinate with front office staff to optimize efficiency and patient experience.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong leadership and communication skills to guide team members and support patients.
• Experience assisting in a multi-specialty clinical environment.
• Proficiency with dental sterilization/infection-control processes and X-ray procedures.
• Detail-oriented documentation and charting skills.
• Patient-focused approach and ability to help maintain efficient clinic operations.