Lead Dental Assistant & Clinical Team Leader

United Community & Family Services, Inc.; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Employer Paid Life & Disability

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off - 3 weeks

Loan Repayment Opportunities

Job summary

United Community & Family Services, Inc. in Norwich, CT seeks a Lead Dental Assistant to provide chairside care and lead the dental assistant team. You will supervise staff, ensure infection prevention, and support safe, patient-centered care.

The role requires a completed ADA-approved program, CT radiology certification, and several years of dental assisting experience with leadership. This is a full-time position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Completion of an accredited Dental Assisting program required.
• At least five years of dental assisting experience with chairside, radiography, sterilization, and infection prevention.
• At least one year of experience coaching, training, or leading Dental Assistants.
• CT Radiology Certification and Infection Control Certification CT required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to coach and collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Provides chair-side dental assisting and direct patient care for ~75% of scheduled time.
• Supervises, coaches, and supports Dental Assistants, including onboarding and training.
• Assigns daily clinical responsibilities to ensure smooth patient flow and documentation.
• Monitors infection prevention, sterilization, radiology and safety standards; conducts inspections.
• Maintains clinical records for sterilization, equipment, and material expiration dates.
• Prepares operatories with forms, education materials, instruments, and supplies.
• Oversees dental laboratory case processing and documentation.
• Models teamwork and patient-centered clinical practice.
• Performs other related duties to support patient care and the dental team.
• Meets with staff to address staffing, training, and performance concerns with the Dental Director.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Coaching

Infection control

Radiology

Documentation

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma

Accredited Dental Assisting program

CT Radiology Certification

Infection Control Certification CT

Job description

United Community & Family Services, Inc. in Norwich, CT seeks a Lead Dental Assistant to provide chairside care and lead the dental assistant team. You will supervise staff, ensure infection prevention, and support safe, patient-centered care.

The role requires a completed ADA-approved program, CT radiology certification, and several years of dental assisting experience with leadership. This is a full-time position with comprehensive benefits.