Lead Dental Assistant

As a Lead Dental Assistant at Tend youll take on a dual role: providing outstanding chairside support while leading and supporting the performance of the Dental Assistant team in your studio. Youll oversee daily workflows ensure clinical and sterilization protocols are followed and help coach and develop Dental Assistants to excel in their roles. Our model is built for strong clinical leaders who want to grow their own careers while empowering others. Youll be part of a collaborative growth-minded culture thats raising the bar for dentistry and having fun doing it.

What Youll Do

• Provide best-in-class chairside support to dentists and hygienists across a variety of procedures
• Lead and coach the Dental Assistant team providing feedback training and mentorship
• Oversee room prep sterilization protocols and compliance with OSHA and CDC standards
• Partner with providers and studio leadership to optimize daily workflows and studio efficiency
• Anticipate the needs of patients providers and teammates to keep the studio flow effective and patient-first
• Support staffing scheduling and onboarding of new Dental Assistants
• Model Tends values and create a positive collaborative environment where the team thrives
• Participate in ongoing leadership and professional development opportunities

Who You Are

You embody our Tend values and demonstrate key competencies that ensure both patient success and team excellence. At Tend these values arent just words on a wall they are essential to how we hire lead and collaborate. Every Lead Dental Assistant is expected to show up with a mindset grounded in our mission vision and values. This is what drives our culture our clinical standards and the patient experience were proud to deliver every day.

Tend Values:

• Tend to Others Deliver outstanding patient care and seamless chairside support. You put the patient and your team first anticipating needs in fast-paced settings.
• Be Brave Enough to Lead Act with integrity take initiative to solve problems and coach others to raise the bar for studio excellence.
• Savor the Ride Celebrate wins stay resilient in challenging moments and bring positivity to the workplace.
• Embrace Our Differences Welcome and value diverse backgrounds ideas and feedback. Communicate with empathy respect and trust.
• Rooted in Growth Seek ongoing learning and developmentfor yourself and for the strength of your team.

Role-Based Competencies:

• Adapt in the Moment Stay flexible and positive when schedules shift priorities change or teammates need extra support.
• Contribute to Team Success Partner seamlessly with dentists hygienists and teammates to deliver excellent patient care and meet studio goals.
• Communicate with Clarity Share feedback coach teammates and adapt communication style to meet the needs of patients and staff.

What You Have

• All state-required certifications registrations or licenses for dental assistants
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Minimum 23 years of dental assisting experience (previous leadership experience preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to coach train and support Dental Assistants
• Strong knowledge of infection control and sterilization protocols
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Adaptability to new technologies and workflows in a modern studio environment
• Ability to work a full-time schedule (3240 hours per week including some Saturdays)

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to perform the essential job duties listed with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods while assisting with dental procedures
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to handle dental instruments precisely
• Adequate vision (with or without correction) to read charts interpret radiographs and operate clinical equipment
• Ability to bend reach and maintain ergonomic positioning for patient care
• Occasional lifting or movement of equipment and supplies up to 25 pounds
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients team members and other healthcare professionals in person and via technology

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

What We Offer

We believe taking care of people starts with taking care of our own. Heres how weve got you covered at Tend:

Time to Recharge Enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO) because rest is productive.
Health Comes First Medical dental and vision insurance plus our own Dental Wellness Program.
Plan for the Future 401(k) with company match to help you grow your nest egg.
Learning & Development Ongoing training mentorship and leadership development opportunities.
Peace of Mind Life & AD&D insurance disability coverage and health advocacy resources.
Smart Spending Options FSAs HSAs and pre-tax transit and parking benefits.
Support When You Need It Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and other resources for personal well-being.

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