Lead Dental Assistant

Enhance Dental; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental practice in Stillwater is seeking a Lead Dental Assistant to enhance the efficiency of dental care delivery. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, be responsible for training lower-level assistants, and ensure quality patient care. This full-time position requires a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and the ability to maintain a clean and compliant work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have strong leadership skills and emotional intelligence.
• Basic Life Support Certification and State Dental Assistant license required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the dentist during treatment procedures.
• Taking and developing dental radiographs.
• Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Oral Hygiene Strategies

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

State Dental Assistant license

Job description

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Job Purpose

Dental assistants greatly increase the efficiency of the dentist in the delivery of quality oral health care and are valuable members of the dental care team. Lead Dental Assistants must have strong leadership skills and emotional intelligence and are expected to train lower-level dental assistants within the clinic.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.
2. Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays).
3. Preparing examination and surgical rooms by sterilizing instruments and moving equipment into place.
4. Preventing the spread of infection and disease by maintaining a surgically clean work environment.
5. Helping patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment.
6. Providing patients with instructions for oral care following treatment.
7. Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling).
8. Taking impressions of patient's teeth for study casts (models of teeth).
9. Create, send, and track lab cases.
10. Monitor, order, and maintain budget for dental supplies.
11. Performing office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer.
12. Assisting in updating and maintaining client dental records/charts.
13. Maintaining equipment and coordinating any necessary repairs.
14. Asking about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse as needed.
15. Providing support to dentists and other staff as needed.
16. Maintaining OSHA and HIPAA compliance.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support Certification.
• State Dental Assistant license.

Expanded Functions Required

• Radiation.
• Coronal Polishing / Topical Fluoride.
• Sealants.
• Nitrous Oxide.
• Parenteral / Pediatric Anesthesia.
• Oral Maxillofacial Surgery.

Working Conditions

Dental practices run at a fast pace, and dental assistants will be required to keep up with the flow of doctors and patients.

Physical Requirements

• Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Repeat the same movements.
• Bend or twist their body.
• Sit and stand for long periods.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds.

Reports to:

ADO / Office Manager

Direct reports:

None

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care