Lead Dental Assistant

Benevis; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Benevis in Indianapolis is seeking a Lead Dental Assistant to serve as the clinical team leader at the office level, partnering with the Office Manager and doctors to ensure high-quality care.

You will supervise dental assistants, support patient flow, coordinate scheduling, and help train new staff while upholding regulatory standards. The role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package in a collaborative dental practice.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited senior high school or GED equivalent
• Minimum 1 year experience as a dental assistant
• Demonstrated supervisory ability
• SC X-ray certification, Nitrous Oxide certification, CPR-BLS Certification

Responsibilities

• Ensure the office delivers quality and compassionate care to every patient
• Assist professional dental staff with treatment regularly
• Assist the Office Manager in optimizing the efficiency of the office to better serve patients through teamwork and scheduling
• Provide excellent customer service by ensuring patient flow is running efficiently and space is available for Same Day Care
• Assist with recruiting and training of new dental assistants
• Uphold office integrity by adhering to regulations and company standards
• Educate parents about processes and postoperative instructions
• Ensure clinical readiness of the office
• Ensure dental equipment is maintained and contact service techs as needed
• Order dental supplies and manage inventory
• Maintain high standards in line with government and company policies
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Supervisory experience

Dental assisting

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SC X-ray certification

Nitrous Oxide certification

CPR-BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Work for a company that is truly making the world a happier place, one smile at a time! At Benevis, we create over a million smiles a year in the communities we serve and believe that every person deserves access to quality, affordable dental care. This mission drives everything we do. With over 2,500 employees in offices across the country from clinical to support staff - we are united in our mission to create happy, healthy smiles through providing high quality dental care in a fun, compassionate environment. Are you ready to join us in creating our next million smiles? We have JUST the opportunity for you.

We are actively seeking a Lead Dental Assistant to join our growing team! As the Clinical Team Leader (Lead Dental Assistant) you will be the clinical leader at the office level responsible for providing support to the office manager for the day-to-day functions of the dental office and to the doctors for clinical treatment. Support our mission to providing excellent dental care in the community and help us create more smiles and memorable experiences.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the office delivers quality and compassionate care to every patient
• Assist professional dental staff with treatment regularly
• Assist the Office Manager in optimizing the efficiently of the office to better serve our patients through building teamwork and scheduling patients and staffing dental assistants effectively
• Provide excellent customer service by ensuring Patient Flow is running efficiently and ensure the office is making space to offer Same Day Care
• Assist with the recruiting and hiring, as well as responsible for the training of new dental assistants
• Responsible for upholding the office to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations and company standards
• Ensure all parents are guided through our processes before treatment, are educated in oral hygiene instruction, and are provided postoperative instructions.
• Responsible for the operational readiness of the clinical section of the office
• Responsible for ensuring dental equipment is working properly and be point of contact with supply representatives and service technicians.
• Responsible for ordering dental supplies and managing inventor
• Hold staff to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs.
• Other duties as assigne

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited senior high school or GED equivalent
• Minimum 1 year experience as a dental assistant
• Demonstrated supervisory ability
• SC X-ray certification, Nitrous Oxide certification, CPR-BLS Certification

We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, company holidays and much more!

Work is performed in a professional office, clinical, or support environment, depending on the role and business needs. Team members may be required to work extended or alternate hours during peak periods or to support operational requirements. Scheduled hours and work location may vary based on business needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Benevis, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, training, and separation.

Reasonable Accommodation Benevis, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need accommodation to apply, interview, or perform the essential functions of this position, you may contact the Human Resources Department.