Lead Dental Assistant

Morton Dental Group; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $500

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Health, vision, and life insurance

Competitive pay

Job summary

Morton Dental Group is seeking an experienced Lead Dental Assistant to support clinical excellence, strengthen back-office operations, and help develop a high-performing assisting team.

You will lead the team, provide chairside support for restorative, cosmetic, implant, surgical and specialty procedures, and ensure workflows run smoothly across the practice.

Qualifications

• Dental Assistant certification or registration as required by state law.
• Strong four-handed dentistry and clinical workflow skills.
• Knowledge of sterilization, infection control, and operatory management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Dental Assistant team through clear expectations, coaching, and daily support.
• Provide excellent chairside assistance for restorative, cosmetic, implant, surgical, and specialty procedures.
• Direct and stabilize back-office workflow during busy or challenging situations.
• Ensure operatories, surgical setups, instruments, implant components, and lab cases are prepared.
• Support radiographs, intraoral scanning, imaging, and other digital workflows.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records.
• Protect OSHA, HIPAA, sterilization, infection-control, and patient-safety standards.
• Monitor clinical inventory, supplies, equipment repairs, and operational needs.
• Participate in morning huddles and help maintain efficient patient flow.
• Train and support new Dental Assistants.
• Identify workflow gaps and partner with dentists and office leadership on solutions.
• Help patients feel comfortable, informed, and cared for throughout treatment.
• Model professionalism, accountability, organization, and teamwork.

Skills

leadership

communication

organizational skills

four-handed dentistry

Education

Dental Assistant certification or registration

Tools

CareStack

Job description

You’ve developed strong clinical skills—now it’s time to use them in a role where your leadership, initiative, and ability to elevate a team are valued.

Morton Dental Group is seeking an experienced Lead Dental Assistant to support clinical excellence, strengthen back-office operations, and help develop a high-performing assisting team.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• $500 sign-on bonus
• Competitive pay based on experience, certifications, and leadership ability
• Modern offices with advanced dental technology
• Consistent full-time schedule with no nights or weekends
• Opportunities to lead, mentor, and improve clinical operations
• Supportive leadership that values initiative, accountability, and professional growth
• A collaborative environment where strong performers are trusted and empowered

What You’ll Do

• Lead the Dental Assistant team through clear expectations, coaching, and daily support
• Provide excellent chairside assistance for restorative, cosmetic, implant, surgical, and specialty procedures
• Direct and stabilize back-office workflow during busy or challenging situations
• Ensure operatories, surgical setups, instruments, implant components, and lab cases are prepared
• Support radiographs, intraoral scanning, imaging, and other digital workflows
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records
• Protect OSHA, HIPAA, sterilization, infection-control, and patient-safety standards
• Monitor clinical inventory, supplies, equipment repairs, and operational needs
• Participate in morning huddles and help maintain efficient patient flow
• Train and support new Dental Assistants
• Identify workflow gaps and partner with dentists and office leadership on solutions
• Help patients feel comfortable, informed, and cared for throughout treatment
• Model professionalism, accountability, organization, and teamwork

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a clinically skilled and emotionally mature Dental Assistant who is ready to lead. The right candidate stays calm under pressure, anticipates needs, communicates directly and professionally, and takes ownership of the team’s organization and performance.

Qualifications

• Dental Assistant certification or registration as required by state law
• Strong four-handed dentistry and clinical workflow skills
• Knowledge of sterilization, infection control, and operatory management
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Reliable attendance and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced practice

Leadership, mentoring, or training experience is preferred. Experience with implants, oral surgery, orthodontic workflows, expanded functions, digital technology, or CareStack is highly valued.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive pay
• $500 sign-on bonus
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Health, vision, and life insurance

Schedule

Clinal providers have a 4 day work week. Specific scheduled days and hours will be discussed during the interview process. No nights or weekends. Office Patient hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Join Our Team

If you are ready to move beyond chairside assisting and help lead a strong, organized, patient-focused clinical team, we encourage you to apply.