Senior Dental Assistant & Clinic Operations Lead

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs lead dental assistant position based in Stockton, CA. Works with the clinic supervisor and Chief, Dental Service to ensure smooth patient flow, assign work, and provide input on performance.

The role includes training staff and students, coordinating radiography instruction, and ensuring compliance with certification standards and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Six months experience or familiarity with dental assisting.
• CODA-accredited 1-year dental assisting program completed.
• DANB certification preferred; radiology certification required per regulation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assign work with the clinic supervisor or Chief, Dental Service.
• Provide input on performance and staff training, including trainees.
• Maintain efficient flow of patient care and assist in program development.

Skills

Advanced dental knowledge

Coordinate clinical workflow

Leadership & liaison

Education

CODA-accredited 1-year dental assisting program

Experience/education combination

Tools

Radiography equipment operation

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs lead dental assistant position based in Stockton, CA. Works with the clinic supervisor and Chief, Dental Service to ensure smooth patient flow, assign work, and provide input on performance.

The role includes training staff and students, coordinating radiography instruction, and ensuring compliance with certification standards and safety regulations.