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Happy Smiles Dental LLC
Lead Dental Assistant
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What they do
A Dental Assistant assists dentists in caring for patient's teeth. Helps patients get ready for treatment; prepares equipment and supplies. May perform some dental procedures under the direction of a dentist, such as fluoride application, if allowed under state regulations. Works in dental offices.
$46,802 / year median in Maryland
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Overview -Lead Dental Assiatnt We are seeking a Highly Enthusiastic and Skilled Lead Dental Assistant to join our Fun, Caring, Advanced, and Growing Dental family. In this pivotal role, you will oversee daily clinical operations, support the entire clinical dental team with advanced assisting techniques, and ensure exceptional patient care. Your leadership will help foster a smooth, efficient, safe and welcoming environment for patients and staff alike. This position will directly report to the Clinical Manager and/or Owner Doctor. This will be a challenging but rewarding position. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional eager to elevate their career in dentistry while making a meaningful difference in patients' lives. Great opportunities for the accountable, reliable, responsible, hard working candidates to progress based on performance. Not a good fit for the lazy, unaccountable/unreliable, or attitude. Just being honest that none of those traits will work out. Please Read Below to learn more about the job. Responsibilities Timely and reliable presence. Lead and coordinate dental assisting activities , ensuring adherence to clinical confidentiality policies and infection prevention management protocols. Timely Management of the Inventories and Equipment Maintenance to Ensure Smooth Clinical Operations with Records Keeping Monitoring Lab, Pathology, Radiology orders Negotiating, Ordering, Verifying, and reconciling Invoices. Assist Doctors during a wide range of procedures including Oral surgery, IV Sedation, Endodontics, Prosthodontics, General and Pediatric dentistry with four-handed dentistry techniques. Manage patient flow efficiently using patient management software, ensuring accurate medical documentation and records are maintained in compliance with HIPAA regulations. Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing dental instruments, setting up necessary equipment such as dental x-ray machines, 3D scanners, and other dental equipment. Take dental x-rays, CT scans, 3D scans while practicing proper aseptic technique to ensure patient safety and optimal image quality. Provide exceptional patient care by taking vital signs, explaining procedures clearly using dental terminology, and addressing patient questions or concerns professionally. Oversee the performance and training and mentoring of junior staff and dental assistants to uphold high standards of clinical excellence and teamwork. Qualifications