Lead Dental Assistant

Clinical leadership. Ownership. A higher standard of dental

assisting.

We are looking for an experienced Dental Assistant who is ready to step into a genuine clinical leadership role.

This is not simply about being our most senior Dental Assistant. We are looking for someone who can take ownership of the clinical floor, think ahead, support our clinicians and Dental Assistants, and help create a consistently organised, well-prepared clinical environment.

You will still understand what is happening chairside, but you will also be looking across the bigger picture – anticipating what the team needs, identifying problems early and helping the clinical day run the way it should.

WHAT YOU'LL OWN

  • Clinical floor coordination and daily readiness
  • Supporting and guiding the Dental Assistant team
  • Forward planning for upcoming clinical days 
  • Ensuring clinicians have the equipment, materials and support they need
  • Stock, equipment and clinical supply readiness
  • Helping maintain strong infection control and clinical standards
  • Identifying problems before they affect the patient or clinician
  • Improving communication between the clinical team, front desk and management
  • Training, supporting and developing Dental Assistants
  • Following issues through rather than simply passing them on

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

  • Clinicians are prepared.
  • Dental Assistants know what is expected.
  • Clinical days run smoothly.
  • Equipment and materials are ready.
  • Problems are identified early.
  • Standards are maintained consistently.
  • Patients receive the experience they should expect from DDC.

You will not be expected to solve everything yourself. You will be expected to take ownership of making sure things get solved.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

  • Strong dental assisting experience, ideally with senior, supervisory or clinical coordination responsibility
  • A clear understanding of the realities of a busy clinical environment
  • Highly organised and naturally thinks ahead
  • Communicates clearly and respectfully
  • Comfortable holding standards and giving direction when required
  • Can support and develop other Dental Assistants
  • Notices the small things before they become bigger problems
  • Does not need to be continually reminded or chased
  • Takes responsibility when something is not working
  • Wants to grow into genuine clinical leadership 

THE DDC WAY

At Dental Design Co, we are deliberately building a stronger team around clear expectations.

Put people first. Do what’s right. Strive for better. Work as one. Create lasting impact.

We do not expect perfection. We do expect ownership, follow-through, teamwork and a willingness to keep improving. 1% better every day.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

  • An established and growing dental practice with a broad clinical team
  • A genuine opportunity to influence how the clinical department operates
  • A role that extends beyond chairside assisting into clinical leadership and coordination
  • Close collaboration with our dentists, Dental Assistants, front desk and management team
  • Clear expectations, ownership and room to grow with the practice

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