Lead Dental Assistant & Clinic Workflow Leader

Veterans Health Administration; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration seeks a Lead Dental Assistant to coordinate clinical workflow and supervise dental assistants under the supervision of the Supervisory Dental Assistant or Dental Service Chief.

Requirements include six months of relevant experience, a CODA-accredited program, and DANB or approved radiology certification. This role involves ensuring efficient patient care and acting as a liaison within the team.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience performing dental assistant work.
• CODA-accredited one-year dental assistant program required.
• DANB certification or state/DoD radiology safety certification required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assign work in the dental unit.
• Provide input on staff performance.
• Resolve daily workplace issues and maintain patient care flow.

Skills

KSAs and leadership ability

Clinical workflow coordination

Program development & planning

Staff liaison & supervision

Oversight & consultation

Education

CODA-accredited dental assistant program (1 year)

DANB certification

Dental radiology safety certification or approved equivalent

Job description

Veterans Health Administration seeks a Lead Dental Assistant to coordinate clinical workflow and supervise dental assistants under the supervision of the Supervisory Dental Assistant or Dental Service Chief.

Requirements include six months of relevant experience, a CODA-accredited program, and DANB or approved radiology certification. This role involves ensuring efficient patient care and acting as a liaison within the team.