Lead Dental Assistant

Job Title: Lead Dental Assistant w/ X-ray
Department/Location: Operations 
Reports to: Dental Practice Manager 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Company Overview 

ProSmile is the fastest growing dental organization on the East Coast and Midwest. Our premier DSO is led by world class dentists who understand what highly skilled dentists and dental professionals need to grow a practice while focusing on delivering the best-in-class clinical care to their patients. We offer up-to-date equipment and technology, experienced and friendly staff, and dentists who truly care about their patients, as well as competitive pay and, where applicable, a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), training, and career growth opportunities.

Position Summary

As a Lead Dental Assistant with X-ray, you will help support the clinical needs of our patients and doctors. The duties of a Lead Dental Assistant are very important for the functionality of our dental offices. These duties can include patient care, recordkeeping, and appointment scheduling. As a Lead Dental Assistant with X-ray, you will assist the doctor with all dental procedures including but not limited to, taking directions from the doctor, anticipating the doctor's needs. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Maintain overall efficient flow of the office 
• Understand responsibilities of each clinical staff member; recognize when staff is working well and implement procedures along with the help of the Office Manager, Dental Director and Regional Director 
• Schedule Chairside Dental Assistants with the help of the Office Manager 
• Provide progress reports on OSHA each month to the Office Manager and Dental Director 
• Making sure everything is up to date for Clinical Services and maintaining emergency kits. 
• The position involves having the expertise to anticipate the patient's and the Provider's needs 
• Monitor patient flow and assist with seating when needed; ensure charts are placed in doctors’ inpatient boxes. 
• Manage inventory and supply orders for clinical and lab materials, following approval protocols. 
• Oversee equipment maintenance including sterilization units, compressors, evacuation systems, and x-ray machines. 
• Delegate tasks to Assistant Clinical Coordinator and chairside Dental Assistants; evaluate their performance. 
• Ensure lab cases are processed correctly, slips completed, and invoices matched; maintain lab logbook. 
• Maintain emergency kits, disinfectant logs, and monitor nitrous/oxygen tanks. 
• Respond to patient inquiries regarding safety and sterilization. 
• Submit weekly equipment repair lists and ensure proper shutdown of all dental equipment daily. 
• Assist Office Manager with duties as needed; share maintenance tasks and log off systems at day’s end. 
• Anticipate needs of patients and providers to ensure smooth operations. 
• Serves as primary supervisor to provide training, guidance, and performance feedback to dental assistants and ensures adherence to ProSmile handbook policies that maintain high clinical and service standards.  
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned 

Qualifications 

• Applicable licensing required for the state in which you will work: 
  • For NJ- Dental Radiologic Technologist (DRT) license 
  • For MD- Dental Radiologic Technologist (DRT) license  
  • For PA- Radiation Health and Safety certificate  
• Active CPR Certification required 
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Excell 
• One or more years DA experience

Benefits Summary

At ProSmile, we are committed to supporting the health and well-being of our employees and their families. We offer the following benefits for Full Time Benefits Eligible Positions (35+ hours per week) and Part Time Benefits Eligible Positions (30-35 hours per week):

• Medical Insurance: Choice of five comprehensive Aetna medical plans, including options with low copays, deductible-sharing, and national provider networks.
• Dental Insurance: MetLife plans offering preventative, basic, major, and orthodontic coverage options.
• Vision Insurance: Davis and UHC vision plans with annual exams, eyewear allowances, and contact lens benefits.
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts: Pre-tax savings accounts for medical, dependent care, and healthcare expenses.
• Life & Disability Insurance: Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, with voluntary life, short-term, and long-term disability plans.
• Additional Perks:
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Identity Theft & Fraud Protection
  • Legal Support Services
  • Discount Programs (including pet insurance, travel, theme parks, electronics, etc.)
  • Wellness Programs
  • Financial Wellness and Planning Tools
  • Eligible Dental Assistant team members may also have access to company-supported reimbursement for certain licenses and certifications, subject to role eligibility and company guidelines.

Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands and arms to operate general office equipment (PC, telephone, file cabinets, copier, fax machine and printer). The employee may occasionally lift and/or move between 10 and 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee may need to travel to healthcare practices.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

The Company reserves the right to modify the job description based upon its needs and may require the employee to perform functions beyond those mentioned above. Neither this job description nor any other communication creates an employment contract between the Company and the employee.

Equal Employment
Our culture encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence, and leads in provider and patient satisfaction. Prosmile values diversity, inclusion, and equity as matters of fairness and effectiveness. We are committed to hiring and retaining a staff that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, fostering an inclusive working environment where staff of all backgrounds feel welcomed and engaged.
ProSmile is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals underrepresented in the medical sector, including people of color, and persons with non-traditional work and educational experience. All who believe they meet the stated qualifications are invited to apply.

Company Safety
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. ProSmile is committed to proactively creating and maintaining an environment that is safe for our team and patients. Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including face masks, gloves, gowns, and more as needed and in accordance with CDC standards.