Lead Dental Assistant: Growth, Bonuses & Benefits

Platinum Dental Services; Bountiful (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Monthly Bonus Opportunities

Career Growth

Health Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Supportive Team Environment

Job summary

Platinum Dental is seeking a capable Lead Dental Assistant to guide the clinical team and oversee daily operations. You will mentor staff, support dentists, and ensure smooth patient experiences.

We offer competitive pay, bonuses, benefits, 401(k), PTO, holidays, and career growth. If you’re passionate about quality patient care and leadership, join our team and advance your dental assisting career.

Qualifications

• Prior dental assisting experience, with leadership or training responsibilities.
• Current dental X-ray certification required.
• Strong knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, sterilization, and infection control.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and support a fast-paced clinical team.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, accountable, and collaborative.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and mentor dental assistants to promote teamwork, accountability, and high-quality patient care.
• Assist dentists during restorative, preventive, and other dental procedures.
• Coordinate daily clinical workflows to keep appointments running smoothly.
• Train and onboard new dental assistants on procedures and office protocols.
• Ensure treatment rooms and equipment are prepared and maintained.
• Oversee sterilization, infection control, and safety compliance.
• Monitor supplies and inventory for patient care.
• Take dental X-rays as certified.
• Maintain accurate patient records and effective team communication.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and patient experience.
• Provide guidance and hands-on support to teammates.
• Collaborate with dentists and leadership to keep a positive clinical environment.

Skills

Leadership

X-ray certification

Dental procedures

Infection control

Team mentoring

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Continuous learning

Clinical guidance

Patient care

Job description

Platinum Dental is seeking a capable Lead Dental Assistant to guide the clinical team and oversee daily operations. You will mentor staff, support dentists, and ensure smooth patient experiences.

We offer competitive pay, bonuses, benefits, 401(k), PTO, holidays, and career growth. If you’re passionate about quality patient care and leadership, join our team and advance your dental assisting career.