Lead Dental Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for a Lead Dental Assistant who is ready to step into real leadership, help build a stronger clinical team, and grow with a fast-moving, high-performance practice. At Restoration Dental, this role is more than assisting chairside. It is a leadership position for someone who can help keep the back team organized, support doctors at a high level, coach and develop other assistants, and drive excellence in the day-to-day clinical flow. We are growing quickly and continuously improving how we operate, so we are looking for someone who has an open mind to learning new systems, new technology, and better ways of doing things . The right person is calm under pressure, highly accountable, team-oriented, and excited by the opportunity to grow into a key clinical leader within the practice.

ABOUT RESTORATION DENTAL

We're on a mission to transform one million smiles — and we're just getting started. At Restoration Dental, we believe dentistry done right doesn't just restore teeth. It restores confidence, changes lives, and creates patients who never want to go anywhere else. That's the standard we hold ourselves to every single day. We've built one of the most advanced and trusted dental organizations in the region — where cutting-edge technology, world-class clinical care, and an unmatched patient experience all exist under one roof. From complex implant cases to complete smile transformations, we deliver results that speak for themselves. But what truly sets us apart is our people. We're not just building a great practice — we're building an elite team of clinicians and leaders who are disciplined, accountable, and deeply passionate about making a difference. We grow together, we lead with heart, and we never settle for average. Our core values — Inspirational, Disciplined, Accountable, Excellence, Alignment, and Results-Oriented — aren't words on a wall. They're how we operate, how we treat our patients, and how we show up for each other every day.

OBJECTIVES

• Lead the dental assistant team by setting a strong example in attitude, preparedness, efficiency, and clinical performance
• Help train, coach, and support assistants to improve skill level, confidence, and consistency
• Maintain smooth clinical flow by managing room readiness, assistant coverage, doctor support, and daily priorities
• Anticipate doctor needs and reduce inefficiencies so providers can stay focused on patient care
• Serve as a key point of communication between assistants, doctors, hygiene, and front office
• Step in chairside as needed and remain clinically strong in assisting, setup, breakdown, sterilization, and patient support
• Help identify problems early, respond quickly, and create solutions that keep the day moving
• Support a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement
• Adapt to growth, change, and new systems with a positive attitude, and help the team do the same
• Create an organized, calm, high-quality patient experience from start to finish

COMPETENCIES

• Builds trust and respect with doctors and team members through consistency, communication, and leadership
• Demonstrates strong emotional intelligence and handles pressure without creating tension or confusion
• Communicates clearly, directly, and professionally with a wide range of personalities
• Leads with a no-ego mindset and is willing to do whatever helps the practice succeed
• Stays organized and solution-oriented in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
• Takes initiative and does not wait to be told what is obvious or urgent
• Coaches others effectively while maintaining accountability and strong standards
• Remains coachable, adaptable, and open to learning new systems, technology, and workflows
• Balances speed with quality and understands how to support efficient, excellent dentistry
• Brings a positive, grounded presence that helps strengthen team culture and morale

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

3+ years of dental assisting experience required Prior lead dental assistant, trainer, or clinical coordinator experience preferred Strong chairside assisting skills required Experience in surgical, implant, cosmetic, or high-tech dental environments preferred Comfortable learning and using digital systems, clinical workflows, and new technology Strong verbal communication, leadership, and multitasking skills required

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Competitive pay based on experience Bonus opportunities tied to performance, leadership, and practice growth

PTO:

1 week for first year, 2 weeks after one year of employment Company paid holidays Dental work through office, contingent on approval Experience Dental assisting: 3 years (Required) Lead dental assistant or training experience: 1 year (Preferred) Surgical, implant, cosmetic, or high-tech dental experience: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to Commute Clermont, FL 34711 (Required) Work Location In person

Pay:

$20.00

• $35.

00 per hour

Work Location:

In person