Traveling Lead Dental Assistant & Team Coach

Specialty Dental Brands; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Growth opportunities

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Specialty Dental Brands is seeking a Traveling Lead Dental Assistant to coach pediatric teams across practice locations. You will drive clinical excellence, oversee training, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while traveling between assignments.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, workflow optimization, and developing high-performing teams to improve patient care and experience across multiple pediatric clinics.

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on dental assisting experience in pediatric dentistry.
• Proven ability to coach and mentor dental assistants and lead teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and patient-care focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-practice coaching and development for Dental Assistants and Lead Dental Assistants.
• Consult on clinical workflows, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with practice leaders to improve scheduling, throughput, and patient experience.
• Assist with onboarding and certification planning for new staff.

Skills

Pediatric dentistry experience

Clinical coaching

Leadership in dental teams

Travel readiness

Education

Arizona Radiologic Proficiency

Arizona Coronal Polishing

CDA credential

Job description

Specialty Dental Brands is seeking a Traveling Lead Dental Assistant to coach pediatric teams across practice locations. You will drive clinical excellence, oversee training, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while traveling between assignments.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, workflow optimization, and developing high-performing teams to improve patient care and experience across multiple pediatric clinics.