Lead Specialty Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Specialty Dental Assistant 

Periodontics and/or Endodontics Experience a Plus!

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday - Wednesday, 8AM - 5PM, Thursday, 6:30AM - 3:30PM & Fridays, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Pay Range: $26–$30 per hour

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Specialty Dental Assistant to join an established dental practice. This full-time opportunity is ideal for an experienced Dental Assistant who enjoys providing exceptional patient care and supporting a collaborative clinical team.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced dental environment. Experience in periodontics and/or endodontics is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Care & Comfort: Welcome and prepare patients for treatments and procedures, ensuring their comfort and addressing any concerns.
• Clinical Assistance: Prepare instruments, equipment, and materials for dental procedures. Assist the dentist using four-handed dentistry techniques.
• Sterilization & Infection Control: Follow proper sterilization protocols and maintain compliance with applicable health and safety regulations.
• Lab Tasks & Post-Operative Care: Assist with laboratory tasks as directed and provide patients with post-operative care instructions.
• Patient Records: Maintain accurate patient charts, treatment documentation, and clinical records.
• Scheduling & Office Support: Assist with patient scheduling and daily clinical operations. Keep treatment rooms clean, organized, and properly stocked.
• Regulated Clinical Tasks: Perform permitted non-surgical procedures, such as coronal polishing, when appropriately certified and authorized under applicable regulations.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of dental assisting experience in a clinical setting.
• Dental Assistant Certification (CDA or RDA) required.
• Strong knowledge of dental instruments, sterilization procedures, and infection control protocols.
• Familiarity with dental procedures and clinical workflows.
• Experience with dental practice management software, such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft, preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, patient-focused environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience assisting with periodontal and/or endodontic procedures .
• Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification.
• Radiology Certification or Dental Hygiene Assistant certification.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Why Join Our Team?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Dental Assistant seeking a consistent, part-time Friday schedule in a supportive, patient-focused environment. Your clinical expertise and commitment to quality care will play an important role in delivering a positive patient experience.