Lead Dental Assistant: Clinical Workflow & Staff Training

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lead Dental Assistant position at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs supports the clinic supervisor in assigning work and ensuring efficient patient flow. You will train staff and students, manage radiographic quality, and coordinate dental program activities to improve outcomes.

A strong emphasis on infection control and equipment maintenance per standards is required. Required qualifications include CODA-accredited education, DANB certification, and radiology health and safety

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required; non-citizens to be appointed per VA policy
• Six months experience or completion of a 1-year CODA-accredited program
• Successful completion of approved radiology health and safety program and DANB certification
• DANB certification is required for positions above the journey level
• English proficiency required for clinical communication and documentation

Responsibilities

• Lead duties: monitor clinical workflow, assign tasks, coach staff
• Coordinate dental program development, outcomes management, and strategic planning
• Act as liaison between dental staff and supervisor; provide guidance on radiographs
• Maintain infection control standards and care of dental equipment
• Prepare operatory, manage patient care flow, and update patient records

Skills

Knowledge of dental assisting

Guidance and training

Clinical workflow coordination

Team communication

Infection control procedures

Education

CODA-accredited dental assistant program

DANB certification

Tools

Radiology equipment operation

CPRS / EMR Dental imaging software

Job description

The Lead Dental Assistant position at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs supports the clinic supervisor in assigning work and ensuring efficient patient flow. You will train staff and students, manage radiographic quality, and coordinate dental program activities to improve outcomes.

A strong emphasis on infection control and equipment maintenance per standards is required. Required qualifications include CODA-accredited education, DANB certification, and radiology health and safety