Lead Registered Dental Assistant - Gallatin, TN

You’ve mastered the clinical side of dentistry… now it’s time to step into a role where your leadership, operational mindset, and ability to elevate a team are truly valued.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

$500 Sign-on Bonus offered!

• Modern, updated offices with advanced dental technology and digital workflows
• A fast-paced, high-energy environment where your leadership directly impacts office success
• Strong leadership that values accountability, professionalism, teamwork, and growth
• Consistent schedules with no nights or weekends
• A positive, team-oriented culture that does not tolerate drama or negativity
• Leadership that values initiative, operational ownership, and problem-solving
• A workplace where high performers are trusted, supported, and empowered to lead
• Opportunities to help shape systems, workflows, and clinical excellence across the office

What You’ll Do

Clinical & Technical Responsibilities

• Lead by example in delivering exceptional four-handed dentistry across restorative, cosmetic, implant, surgical, and specialty procedures
• Prepare and break down operatories according to scheduled procedures
• Set up surgical trays, maintain sterile fields, and anticipate Dentist needs proactively during procedures
• Assist with digital workflows, radiographs, intraoral scanning, and imaging technology when applicable
• Ensure operatories remain organized, stocked, clean, and procedure-ready throughout the day
• Support smooth patient flow and help minimize downtime between appointments
• Maintain strict OSHA, HIPAA, sterilization, and infection control compliance
• Ensure accurate charting, treatment documentation, imaging, and clinical records
• Assist with lab cases, implant parts, impressions, temporaries, and specialty materials appropriately
• Perform schedule audits to ensure all implant components and lab cases are properly prepared
• Monitor clinical inventory, supply ordering, and operational supply management within budget
• Review supply invoices and help identify discrepancies or operational inefficiencies proactively
• Coordinate repair requests and maintenance needs while ensuring issues are properly tracked and resolved
• Participate actively in Morning Huddle prepared to review schedule opportunities, patient updates, and workflow priorities

Leadership & Operational Responsibilities

• Serve as the operational leader for the Dental Assistant team
• Direct and stabilize back-office workflow during busy or stressful situations
• Help maintain accountability, consistency, and professionalism within the assisting department
• Mentor, coach, and support newer Dental Assistants
• Assist in onboarding and operational training initiatives
• Help identify workflow inefficiencies, broken systems, or operational gaps proactively
• Partner with Office Leadership and Dentists to improve systems, workflows, and patient experience
• Support implementation of operational standards, protocols, and office initiatives
• Help maintain a positive, growth-focused, and solution-oriented clinical culture
• Lead by example in professionalism, accountability, organization, and patient care

Patient Experience Responsibilities

• Help patients feel calm, informed, comfortable, and cared for throughout treatment
• Maintain professionalism and emotional composure during stressful or complex situations
• Support post-operative instructions and patient education
• Ensure patients experience smooth, efficient, and organized appointments
• Help maintain a welcoming, patient-focused clinical environment

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for a highly skilled, emotionally mature, operationally strong Dental Assistant who is ready to step into leadership and help elevate the clinical team.

The ideal candidate:

• thrives in fast-paced environments,
• stays calm under pressure,
• anticipates operational needs proactively,
• communicates professionally,
• values accountability and teamwork,
• and takes pride in helping build a high-performing office culture.

Required Qualifications

• Current Dental Assistant certification/licensure as required by state regulations
• Current X-ray certification
• Prior dental assisting experience required
• Prior leadership, mentoring, or training experience preferred
• Strong understanding of clinical workflows, sterilization, and operatory organization
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Strong attention to detail and operational awareness

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Dental Assisting program
• Experience with four-handed dentistry
• Experience with implant and surgical procedures
• Experience with orthodontic workflows
• Experience with digital workflows and dental software
• Experience with dental practice management software such as CareStack
• Expanded Functions certification (if applicable)
• Experience in high-volume or fast-paced dental offices

What Success Looks Like in This Role

Successful Lead Dental Assistants at Morton Dental Group:

• maintain organized and efficient clinical operations,
• stabilize workflows during stressful situations,
• anticipate Dentist and patient needs proactively,
• help mentor and support the assisting team,
• maintain strong operational consistency,
• contribute positively to office culture,
• lead professionally under pressure,
• and take ownership of clinical excellence and patient experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience, certifications, and leadership ability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Health, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Employee Dental Benefits
• Consistent full-time schedule

Schedule

Current office hours:
Monday – Friday
6:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Team members are expected to consistently arrive on time and prepared for Morning Huddle and daily operations.

Join Our Team

If you are looking for a leadership-focused environment where professionalism, operational excellence, teamwork, accountability, and patient care truly matter, we encourage you to apply.

We are not simply hiring employees — we are building a team of professionals committed to leadership, operational excellence, teamwork, accountability, and exceptional patient care.