Job Description
Join Detroit's most innovative dental team at Metro Dental Excellence! We're seeking a passionate Lead Dental Assistant to elevate patient care in our state-of-the-art facility. Enjoy competitive benefits, continuing education stipends, and a collaborative environment where your expertise shines. If you're ready to advance your career in dentistry while making a meaningful impact in our community, apply today!
Responsibilities
- Chairside assistance during complex procedures including implants and orthodontics
- Manage digital radiography and intraoral imaging systems
- Sterilize instruments and maintain OSHA-compliant operatory setups
- Oversee inventory management and supply ordering
- Train new assistants on clinic protocols
- Deliver exceptional patient education on oral hygiene
- Coordinate with labs for prosthetic cases
Qualifications
- Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or RDA required
- 3+ years of chairside experience in general dentistry
- Proficiency in Eaglesoft/Dentrix practice management software
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Strong knowledge of infection control protocols
- Excellent communication and multitasking skills
- Ability to manage high-volume patient flow
- Michigan dental radiology permit