Senior Dental Assistant

Role Overview:

The Dental Service provides medically necessary dentistry for individuals currently receiving or who have undergone chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and/or surgery for cancer or related diseases. Established in 1934, the service specializes in the diagnosis, consultation, and dental treatment of medically compromised patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the management team to establish best practices and monitor workflows for proper procedures during exams.
• Handle pre-examination and post-treatment responsibilities, including sterile instrument management, organizing the examination room, ensuring adequate supplies, and maintaining inventory.
• Assist with examinations by performing duties such as charting, preparing materials and instruments, passing instruments, and suctioning.
• Provide guidance and promote professional development within the dental assistant team.
• Contribute to the onboarding, training, and mentorship of new dental assistant staff.
• Provide coverage for the Dental Manager when necessary, including reallocation of staff assignments, leading daily huddles, and performing clinical rounds.

Key Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of experience in a dental assistant role with increasing leadership responsibilities.
• Supervisor experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of dental technologies, including radiographic equipment (intra-oral, panoramic, and CBCT) and the ability to capture diagnostic-quality radiographs.
• Proven experience working on a team, providing leadership and guidance.
• Extensive knowledge of infection control and prevention in a dental environment.
• Experience providing care to patients of all ages, including children, adolescents, and older adults.

Core Skills:

• Effective decision-maker with demonstrated ability to make timely and impactful decisions.
• Willing to take action, embrace new opportunities, and tackle challenges with energy and passion.
• Enthusiastic leader with a strategic mindset.
• Coachable, adaptable, and open to feedback.
• A team player capable of reprioritizing tasks to meet business needs.