Lead Dental Assistant

Familia Dental & Vivid Smiles; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays & Time Off

Access to Financial Advisors

Voluntary Life Insurance

On demand Pay

Job summary

Familia Dental & Vivid Smiles in Terre Haute is seeking a Lead Dental Assistant to support our dental team. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of dental assisting experience and a strong ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff alike.

This role involves scheduling, training dental assistants, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and directly assisting the dentist. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance alongside a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of dental assisting experience preferred.
• Ability to carry out written and verbal instructions.
• Meet state certification and educational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform General Dental Assistant duties.
• Schedule appointments and assist with confirmation calls.
• Monitor doctor schedules and patient flow.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and company policies.

Skills

Exceptional people skills

Excellent communication skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Education

Meet state requirements for DA duties

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

CPR certificate

Radiography certificate

Tools

Dental management software experience

Denticon experience

Job description

Description

Our Terre Haute office is looking for a leader with dental assisting experience to be to join our team as the Lead DA.

About the Company

Familia Dental was established in 2008 and has grown rapidly because of our quality dentistry and our caring, compassionate approach to all people. Our practice exemplifies the core values of quality, honesty, and care in everything that we do. Our company strives in community outreach and internal growth. Join our family to be a part of giving back to your community and making a difference every day. Familia Dental is a big believer in internal growth, making it a great company to turn a job into a career.

Job Purpose

To assist the dentist effectively and efficiently in providing dental care to patients and to promote Familia Dental's culture, mission, and values.

Responsibilities

• Perform all regular General Dental Assistant duties
• Schedule appointments and assist with appointment confirmation calls
• Train and educate dental assistants on responsibilities and job duties including:
• setting up treatment rooms, equipment, and inventory
• patient history, vitals, consent forms, and x-rays
• recognizing and responding to dental emergencies
• making impressions and presenting treatment plans
• sterilization, disinfection, and equipment maintenance
• Assist with educating dental assistants on PPE, safety processes, and company policies
• Provide dental education to staff and patients
• Help set expectations by complying with all company policies and processes at all times.
• Manage dental supply ordering and inventory within budget
• Monitor doctor schedules, patient flow, and clinic operations
• Communicate daily with the Office Manager on various clinic matters
• Attend meetings, trainings, and continue own education
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and Familia Dental policies
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications/Skill Sets

• Exceptional people skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
• Computer skills and experience with dental management software experience. Denticon experience is preferred.
• Ability to work in fast paced, patient-focused environment.
• Detail oriented.
• Able to carry out written and verbal instructions
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Meet state requirements for DA duties, continuing education, or license; Basic Life Support (BLS), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate, and radiography certificate
• 3-5 years of dental assisting experience preferred
• Meet state requirements for duties, education, certifications

Benefits offered:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays & Time Off
• Access to Financial Advisors
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• On demand Pay > Receive a portion of your check before payday!

Availability / Schedule:

Office Hours: M-F, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Sat, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Full-time employment:

• 5 days a week, about 40 hours per week
• available to work Saturdays, when needed
• 8–10-hour shifts