Lead Dental Assistant — Launch a Modern Practice & Grow

smilepartnersrecruitment; Michigan; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Supportive work environment

Continuing education

State-of-the-art facility

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

State Street Modern Dentistry is seeking a Lead Dental Assistant to help build a brand-new practice in Saline. The role involves assisting the dentist, leading back-office operations, mentoring teammates, and upholding OSHA and infection-control standards.

A warm, energetic team member is welcomed to contribute to a high-quality patient experience. Ideal candidates have 1+ year of dental assisting experience and familiarity with dental software like Dentrix; iTero scanner experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Dental Assisting experience required.
• Proficiency with iTero or similar scanners a plus.
• Familiarity with Dentrix or similar dental software preferred.
• Skilled in making temporaries and assisting in restorative procedures.
• Strong knowledge of sterilization and infection control.
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable with reliable transportation.
• Friendly, energetic personality and a true team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Lead and support back-office daily operations to ensure efficiency and flow.
• Train, coach, and mentor dental assistants on clinical protocols and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, infection control, and safety standards.
• Oversee operatory setup/breakdown and instrument sterilization.
• Take and review diagnostic X-rays as needed.
• Manage clinical supply inventory and ordering within budget guidelines.
• Support schedule flow to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.
• Provide patient education and ensure a high-quality patient experience.

Skills

Dental assisting

iTero scanner

Dentrix

Temporaries

Sterilization

Patient education

Team player

Punctuality

Tools

iTero scanner

Dentrix

Job description

State Street Modern Dentistry is seeking a Lead Dental Assistant to help build a brand-new practice in Saline. The role involves assisting the dentist, leading back-office operations, mentoring teammates, and upholding OSHA and infection-control standards.

A warm, energetic team member is welcomed to contribute to a high-quality patient experience. Ideal candidates have 1+ year of dental assisting experience and familiarity with dental software like Dentrix; iTero scanner experience is a plus.