Lead Dental Assistant - M City Endodontics - Brentwood, TN

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Brentwood, TN

Job Description

Are you the one? Come join our team and succeed with us!
M City Endodontics in Maryland Farms (Brentwood) is in search of a LeadDental Assistant who exhibits quality service, commitment, accountability, and excellence.
As a Lead Dental Assistant, you must set an example for the staff by following the guidelines established by the practice. As a clinical supervisor, you should take full control of the clinical department included under the duties and responsibilities below.

Duties and Responsibilities
Inventory / Equipment

Inventory / Ordering of dental supplies and emergency/rescue supplies
Maintenance of Equipment and all clinical areas

Become familiar with minor office/equipment repairs
Coordinate repairs in and out of the office
Maintain/coordinate routine equipment maintenance

Report any issues or inadequacies to Practice Administrator and doctor


Staff Supervision in partnership with Practice Administrator and doctor

Arrivals, lunches, and dismissals
Facilitate morning huddles
Uniforms, hygiene & proper PPE
Performance of daily responsibilities including:

Proper patient management
Proper treatment room management and sterilization
Proper records management

Adhering to office protocols and federal/state guidelines
Assist in training and retraining of clinical staff


Guidelines and Regulations set forth by OSHA, HIPAA, CDC and other federal/state agencies.

Responsibility of daily, weekly and monthly checklists and reporting including:

Daily, weekly and monthly clinical checklists

Assign responsibilities to another member of team during vacations or absence from the office.
Take initiative to review these checklists when scheduled in another location

This position is in a dental practice setting that involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Assists Practice Administrator and doctor with delegating tasks and training clinical staff

Required Skills / Abilities

Competency in taking x-rays, CBCT, Nitrous Oxide, and sterilization techniques
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse range of individuals; customer service skills to ensure positive patient courtesy
Technical skills and proficiency with dental, scheduling, Microsoft office, and other software with a working knowledge of Word and Excel
Dexterity including the ability to handle instruments effectively with both hands


Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assistant diploma/certification from an accredited program
Radiology certificate
Twoyearsof experience in a dental practice; equivalent education and/or experience will be considered
CPR certification


Preferred Qualifications

Endodontics Experience
N2O certificate*
CBCT experience
Endovision software
Problem-solving skills; good judgment; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision
Work well in a group environment
Highly developed organizational, planning, and communication skills


Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of standing
Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times

Visual acuity to read records and documents

We value our employees! We offer fantastic benefits, such as:

Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible Spending account
Health Savings account
Paid time off
Paid holidays
401(k) w/ matching
Uniforms
PerkSpot Employee Discount Program


Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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