Lead Pediatric Dental Assistant

We are a multi-location dental practice focused on high quality patient care, efficiency and a strong team culture. We’re seeking a Lead Dental Assistant to help steer pediatric clinical operations and support our practice as we continue to grow.

Position Overview:
In this leadership role you’ll oversee assistant-level staff, ensure clinical standards are met, support training, and assist chairside when needed. You’ll be both a practitioner and a mentor.

Responsibilities:

• Lead clinical team in daily operations; assist chairside as needed
• Oversee and train dental assistants (new and existing)
• Ensure consistent high-quality chairside assistance, impressions, four-handed dentistry, treatment planning support
• Strong capability with X-rays, understanding of insurance (including what’s covered in GA, especially Medicaid)
• Be the first to arrive/last to leave when required — ownership of clinic flow
• Coordinate sterilization, instrument readiness, inventory and supplies
• Work closely with doctors and front‐office staff to support patient care and scheduling

Qualifications:

• Bilingual (Spanish & English) required
• Several years of dental assisting experience (lead or supervisory experience preferred)
• X-ray certification required
• Coronal Polishing Certification required (Georgia requirement for polishing duties) gdha+1
• Strong leadership skills, excellent communication, team-oriented
• Familiar with impressions, retainers, treatment planning, insurance nuances in Georgia
• Dependable, energetic, and ready to lead

Schedule:
Full-time, across two of our locations. Some flexibility required for arriving early or staying later when needed.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Leadership position with real impact
• Opportunity to shape the assistant team and clinical operations
• Work in a clinic that values your experience, insights and commitment

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location : In person

$25 - $30 an hour