Lead Dental Assistant

Overview:
Chestnut Dental Associates is seeking a skilled and motivated Lead Dental Assistant to play a key role in supporting the success of our Adult Clinical team. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced dental assistant who is passionate about patient care, teamwork, and clinical excellence to step into a leadership role within a dynamic and fast-paced practice.

The Lead Dental Assistant works closely with the Clinical Director to help guide the daily operations of the Adult clinical team while continuing to provide high-quality chairside assisting. In this role, you will serve as both a clinical expert and team leader, helping to ensure smooth patient flow, supporting the development and training of assistants, and fostering a collaborative environment focused on outstanding patient care.

At Chestnut Dental Associates, we are committed to delivering care with professionalism, compassion, and efficiency. The Lead Dental Assistant plays a critical role in maintaining these standards by supporting team members, strengthening communication across departments, and ensuring that our clinical operations run smoothly each day.

All responsibilities are performed in a manner consistent with the professional, caring philosophy of Chestnut Dental Associates.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Must be able to withstand the stress and demands of an active position, including but not limited to standing for extended periods of time, walking, stooping, bending and sitting. Requires manual dexterity, good eye-hand coordination and adequate vision. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear; stand for long periods of time; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to blood and blood-borne pathogens and/or physical risks, which will require OSHA training.

Job Specifications:

• Provides clinical chairside dental assisting as scheduled. Must be flexible in his or her schedule to support the needs of both the department and the practice.
• Coordinates patient flow to ensure smooth daily functioning.

• Oversees maintenance of operatory, sterilization and laboratory areas.
• Ensures departmental compliance with CDA’s safety, OSHA and HIPAA programs in conjunction with program coordinators.
• Coordinates laboratory processes including study model inventory and laboratory account reconciliation.
• Assists with responsibilities of dental supply inventory, coordinating maintenance and repair of equipment as needed.

• With support of the COO, Administrative Partner, Operations Manager and HR Specialist, participates in ongoing leadership training.

Competencies:

Chestnut Dental Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.