Lead Dental Assistant — Growth, CE & Modern Tech

Dental Care Alliance; Delaware; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401(k) plan

Continuing education support

Modern office

Job summary

New Castle Dental Associates in New Castle, Delaware, is seeking a Lead Dental Assistant to support the clinical team with high-quality patient care in a team-based environment. Prior dental assisting experience is required and responsibilities include room setup, sterilization, radiography, and patient education.

The role offers comprehensive benefits such as health/dental/vision insurance, life and disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, CE opportunities, and a modern office with advanced dental

Qualifications

• Completion of a one-year certified dental assistant program.
• X-Ray certification is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of on-the-job experience as a dental assistant.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Support: Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and assist dentists during procedures.
• Patient Care: Welcome, comfort, and educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Radiography & Diagnostics: Take and develop X-rays, assist with impressions, and maintain study models.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure infection control protocols, maintain patient confidentiality, and follow workplace regulations.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation, including scheduling and patient intake (if needed).
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification and emergency supplies.

Education

One-year certified dental assistant program

X-Ray certification

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year on-the-job experience

Job description

New Castle Dental Associates in New Castle, Delaware, is seeking a Lead Dental Assistant to support the clinical team with high-quality patient care in a team-based environment. Prior dental assisting experience is required and responsibilities include room setup, sterilization, radiography, and patient education.

The role offers comprehensive benefits such as health/dental/vision insurance, life and disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, CE opportunities, and a modern office with advanced dental