Lead Clinical Dental Assistant

Lead Clinical Dental Assistant

HealthYes Staffing Network is seeking an experienced Lead Clinical Dental Assistant for an established, patient-focused dental practice in the Delray Beach area.

This position combines hands-on clinical support with responsibility for sterilization, regulatory documentation, supply management, equipment readiness, and day-to-day clinical operations. It is an excellent opportunity for a dependable dental assistant who enjoys taking ownership, maintaining high standards, and helping the entire clinical team operate efficiently.

Position Highlights

• Full-time, permanent position
• MondayFriday, 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
• No regularly scheduled evenings or weekends
• Leadership role within an established dental practice
• Combination of clinical, compliance, and operational responsibilities
• Opportunity to improve systems and support clinical-team performance
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications

Responsibilities

Compliance and Safety

• Maintain accurate OSHA documentation, logs, and required records
• Maintain HIPAA-related documentation and privacy procedures
• Serve as the practice's Safety Officer and Privacy Officer
• Coordinate biohazardous-waste pickup and maintain applicable records
• Complete and document routine AED readiness testing
• Help ensure clinical areas remain compliant with infection-control and safety standards

Sterilization and Infection Control

• Oversee instrument processing and sterilization workflows
• Conduct, document, and monitor biological spore testing
• Maintain autoclaves and coordinate service when necessary
• Monitor and replace amalgam-separator components according to established requirements
• Confirm that sterilization records and equipment logs remain complete and current
• Maintain organized, clean, and properly stocked sterilization areas

Supplies and Equipment

• Order, organize, and manage clinical and sterilization supplies
• Monitor inventory levels and reduce preventable shortages or excess ordering
• Coordinate medical-gas ordering
• Perform basic equipment troubleshooting and arrange outside service when necessary
• Coordinate handpiece maintenance and repair
• Track recurring equipment inspections and preventive-maintenance needs

Clinical Support

• Provide chairside and clinical assistance within the candidate's training and credentials
• Float between providers or departments when coverage is needed
• Help prepare treatment areas, instruments, materials, and equipment
• Support consistent clinical workflow throughout the practice
• Communicate operational concerns promptly to practice leadership

Qualifications

• Previous dental-assisting experience
• Lead dental assistant, sterilization, or clinical-operations experience strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of OSHA, HIPAA, infection control, and dental sterilization standards
• Experience with dental supply ordering and inventory management
• Comfort monitoring autoclaves, handpieces, and other clinical equipment
• Appropriate Florida credentials for assigned clinical duties
• Strong organization, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to move between administrative, sterilization, and chairside responsibilities
• Dependable, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership of clinical systems

Confidential Application

Apply confidentially through HealthYes Staffing Network. Your rsum and identifying information will not be shared with the dental practice without your knowledge and permission.

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