Lead Dental Assistant

Are you an experienced Registered Dental Assistant looking to step into a high-impact leadership role? We are seeking a dynamic, highly organized Lead RDA & Clinical Supervisor to bridge clinical care with team management and staff development.

This is a hybrid clinical and supervisory role. You will work 27–33 hours per week in direct RDA clinical care, with dedicated remaining hours every week reserved for team coaching, teaching, administrative duties, and supervising two dental assistant teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Excellence (27–33 hrs/wk): Provide top-tier chairside RDA support, maintain high standards of patient care, and model efficient, compassionate clinical workflows.
• Team Supervision & Leadership: Oversee and coordinate daily operations across 2 dental assistant teams.
• Coaching & Mentorship: Train, onboard, and mentor new and existing dental assistants to foster professional growth and skill development.
• Administrative & Operational Oversight: Oversee clinical supply inventories, equipment maintenance, shift scheduling, OSHA/HIPAA compliance, and sterilization protocols.
• Quality & Workflow Optimization: Conduct regular team check-ins to streamline chairside efficiency, practice communication, and patient flow.

Schedule & Hours

This position operates under an approved Legally Registered Alternative Workweek Schedule (AWS), providing a structured 40-hour workweek with distinct shift flexibility:

• Total Hours: 40 hours per week (guaranteed).
• Shift Window: Available for 12-hour shifts between 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Sunday – Thursday) and 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Fridays) for chair side assisting.
• Weekend Requirement: Must be available to work 2 Sundays per month.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Active California Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license in good standing.
• Active CPR/BLS certification and California Radiation Safety (X-ray) license.
• Minimum 3+ years of clinical RDA experience.
• Prior experience in leadership, team lead, coaching, or supervisory roles (highly preferred).
• Excellent communication, team building, organizational, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong knowledge of California dental board compliance, OSHA standards, and infection control.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive base wage ($34.00 – $38.00/hr based on experience).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance options with no out-of-pocket premium expense for employee and all eligible dependents.
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching.