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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

Skills

  • Four-handed dentistry
  • Pediatric Dental Assisting
  • X-Ray Certification
  • Coronal Polishing Certification
  • Staff Training
  • Treatment Planning
  • Bilingual (Spanish)

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