Lead Dental Assistant
Company: Care Alliance
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: March 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Description: Our Mission To transform lives by providing
exceptional, accessible, and compassionate healthcare experiences
for all. Our Vision Care Alliance will be the health center of
choice, delivering compassionate, high-quality, and innovative
healthcare that empowers individuals and strengthens communities.
We are committed to advocacy, accessibility, and excellence,
ensuring every patient receives the care they deserve with dignity,
respect, and unwavering support. Our Values 1. Accessibility: We
are committed to eliminating barriers to care, ensuring that every
individual—regardless of background or circumstance—has access to
high-quality healthcare. 2. Collaboration: Our strength comes from
collaboration, fostering communication and teamwork among
employees, patients, and community stakeholders to achieve shared
goals. 3. Accountability: We are unwavering in our commitment to
accountability, upholding the highest standards in patient care,
employee well-being, and organizational excellence. 4. Compassion:
We treat every person with dignity, empathy, and respect, building
trust through genuine care and understanding. 5. Innovation: We
embrace change and seek out creative solutions to continuously
improve the experiences of our employees, patients, and community.
6. Excellence: We are relentless in our pursuit of excellence,
ensuring superior clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, and
transformative patient experiences. Community Impact: We are deeply
rooted in the communities we serve, dedicated to creating positive,
sustainable change through outreach, advocacy, and partnerships.
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly organized and motivated Lead
Dental Assistant (DA) to join our organization. This role combines
clinical chair-side assisting with administrative responsibilities
to support efficient day-to-day operations. The Lead DA will work
closely with the dentist(s), dental team, and office manager to
ensure high-quality patient care, smooth workflow, and
well-maintained equipment and supplies. Requirements: Task,
Responsibilities & Competencies: Includes but are not limited to:
Clinical Duties (up to 4 days/week, as needed) · Provide chairside
assistance to the dentist during dental procedures. · Prepare and
set up operatories and sterilize instruments according to OSHA and
infection control standards. · Take and process dental radiographs.
· Ensure patient comfort and provide post-operative instructions. ·
Follow proper infection control protocols and maintain a safe,
compliant workplace environment · Support dental team members as
needed to maintain patient flow. · Support the clinical operations
of the mobile dental units as needed Administrative Duties · Manage
weekly equipment logs and monitor equipment performance. ·
Coordinate preventive maintenance and minor upkeep of dental
equipment. · Assist with scheduling equipment service and repairs
as needed. · Support reporting and documentation requirements for
regulatory compliance with OSHA, TJC, CDC etc. · Processes and
submits insurance prior authorizations promptly and accurately ·
Coordinates and tracks patient referrals to specialists; follow up
to ensure completion. · Assists with scheduling and rescheduling
patients. · Oversees dental supply and inventory management, and
vendor communications. · Utilize dental software and computer
systems for recordkeeping, tracking, and ordering · Participates in
staff meetings, training sessions and quality improvement ·
Supports the office manager in community outreach coordination and
other duties. Required: · Certified/Registered Dental Assistant
preferred but not required; equivalent experience will be
considered. Candidate must be open to taking the exam within 6
months of hire (state requirements apply). · Minimum of 3 years of
dental background and demonstrated leadership skills are highly
desired, will train the right candidate. · Strong knowledge of
infection control, OSHA, and HIPAA standards. · Excellent
organizational and multitasking skills. · Strong communication and
leadership skills to support and guide the dental team. ·
Proficiency in dental software and computer knowledge a plus. ·
Commitment to the mission of Care Alliance Work Schedule: · Up to 4
clinical days assisting chair-side as needed. · Dedicated
administrative time as agreed upon, based on clinic needs and
schedule. Compensation details: 19.25-22 Hourly Wage
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Keywords: Care Alliance, Dearborn , Lead Dental Assistant, Healthcare , Cleveland, Michigan
