Lead Dental Assistant

Mountain View Family Dentistry • Full-time • Snohomish, Washington State, United States • $32 - $38 / hour • 1w ago

Mountain View Family Dentistry is looking for an enthusiastic and driven Dental Assistant to join our team full-time!

We are committed to providing top-tier dental care in a welcoming, fun, fast-paced, and compassionate environment. If you have a passion for helping others and working in a collaborative environment, we would love to meet you!

Responsibilities

Assist the dentist chairside during all dental procedures, including restorative, surgical, and preventive care
Oversee and coordinate the dental assisting team, including scheduling, training, and mentoring staff
Ensure infection control, sterilization, and safety protocols are followed in compliance with OSHA/WISHA standards
Manage and maintain clinical supplies, inventory, and equipment
Perform digital X-rays, intraoral scans, and other diagnostic imaging
Document patient treatment accurately in Eaglesoft, including charting, progress notes, and treatment plans
Help coordinate patient care, including treatment planning, appointment scheduling, and follow-up
Educate patients on oral hygiene, post-op care, and treatment instructions
Monitor and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements
Assist with office workflow, ensuring smooth transitions between patients and procedures
Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and coordinate repairs or service as needed
Lead team meetings or huddles, communicating updates, protocols, and priorities

Qualifications

Current Washington State Dental Assistant registration (RDA or DA as applicable)
X-ray certification (required)
CPR/BLS certification (required)
Minimum 2–3 years of dental assisting experience (lead or senior role preferred)
Experience assisting in general dentistry procedures (restorative, crown & bridge, extractions, endo, etc.)
Strong knowledge of infection control, sterilization, and OSHA/WISHA standards
Proficiency with Eaglesoft dental software (charting, treatment notes, scheduling, imaging)
Experience with digital X-rays and intraoral cameras
Ability to lead and support the assisting team, including training and mentoring
Strong organization and time-management skills
Excellent chairside manner and patient communication skills
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment
Reliable, professional, and team-oriented attitude