Lead Dental Assistant II-Durham

Friendly Dental Group; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Friendly Dental Group in Durham, NC is seeking a Lead Dental Assistant (DAII) to join a private practice. You will lead clinical team workflow, assist chairside, take digital x-rays, and maintain patient records with a focus on safety and efficiency.

The role emphasizes patient care, staff training, and overseeing daily operations in a collaborative environment. Excellent communication and organization are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a dental assistant.
• Valid CPR/BLS Certification.
• Qualified to expose X-rays in NC.
• Coronal Polishing certification preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist chairside during dental procedures.
• Lead and support clinical team workflow throughout the day.
• Take and process digital x-rays.
• Maintain accurate patient charting and clinical records.
• Preparing treatment rooms and ensuring proper room turnover.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control standards.
• Monitor and help manage dental supplies and inventory.
• Assist with training and supporting team members as needed.
• Help ensure smooth daily office operations and patient flow.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Assist in inventory management and ordering dental supplies.
• Ensure compliance with safety and infection control protocols.

Skills

2+ years dental assistant experience

CPR/BLS certification

X-ray exposure NC

Coronal Polishing certification (pref)

strong communication

organizational skills

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• Competitive salary


• Dental insurance


• Employee discounts


• Flexible schedule


• Health insurance


• Opportunity for advancement


• Paid time off


• Training & development


• Vision insurance

Lead Dental Assistant (DAII) – Durham, NC

Join our established private dental practice in the Durham, NC area! We’re looking for an experienced Lead Dental Assistant (DAII)who is dependable, patient-focused, and ready to take on a leadership role within a supportive clinical team.

This is a great opportunity for a motivated assistant who enjoys helping patients, supporting office operations, and contributing to an efficient, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting chairside during dental procedures


• Lead and support clinical team workflow throughout the day


• Take and process digital x-rays


• Maintain accurate patient charting and clinical records


• Preparing treatment rooms and ensuring proper room turnover


• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control standards


• Monitor and help manage dental supplies and inventory


• Assist with training and supporting team members as needed


• Help ensure smooth daily office operations and patient flow


• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care


• Assist in inventory management and ordering dental supplies


• Ensure compliance with safety and infection control protocols

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a dental assistant


• Valid CPR/BLS Certification


• Qualified to expose x-rays in NC


• Coronal Polishing certification preferred


• Strong communication and organizational skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $23–$28 per hour, based on experience


• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance


• 401(k)


• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Schedule

• Monday through Friday


• Daytime hours


• 8-hour shifts