Clinical Operations Dental Assistant

What You’ll Do….
Clinical Excellence & Patient Care
· Provide exceptional chairside assistance and support a positive patient experience.
· Anticipate provider needs and help maintain efficient clinical workflows.
· Prepare treatment rooms with the appropriate instruments, materials, and equipment for each scheduled procedure.
· Ensure efficient room turnover between patients, including cleaning, disinfection, restocking, and readiness for the next appointment.
· Perform instrument processing and sterilization in accordance with established infection-control protocols.
· Maintain organized, fully stocked operatories and anticipate provider needs to support timely patient care.
· Accurately document patient chart clinical notes, findings, and treatment details in the practice management system to support comprehensive treatment planning and patient follow- up communication letters & scheduling.
· Support practice KPI goals, including new patient conversion and treatment scheduling, through effective patient communication, treatment coordination, and follow-up.
· Support consistent clinical protocols, infection control, and quality standards.

Clinical Operations & Organization
· Help coordinate equipment maintenance, repairs, and preventive maintenance schedules.
· Oversee lab case tracking, communication, and timely delivery to support the patient schedule.
· Assist with clinical inventory, supplies, and operational readiness.
· Identify workflow inefficiencies and help implement practical improvements.
· Maintain and improve clinical checklists, protocols, and standard operating procedures.

Technology & Systems
· Utilize dental practice management software to support clinical workflows and documentation.
· Use Microsoft Excel, Word, and other technology tools to organize information such as Treatment Planning, track responsibilities, and improve efficiency.
· Utilize AI-assisted clinical tools to support documentation, patient education, and efficient clinical workflows.
· Help troubleshoot day-to-day clinical technology and equipment issues.
· Support team members in following established clinical systems and processes.

Who We’re Looking For…
An experienced dental assistant with a background in strong chairside clinical skills.
Previous experience coordinating clinical systems, lab cases, inventory, or equipment.
Dentrix Ascend experience is a significant plus; savvy with AI-assisted technology is highly desirable.
Someone comfortable with computers, Excel, and Word.
A detail-oriented, organized professional who naturally takes initiative.
Someone excited to grow professionally and contribute to the operational success of a premier practice.
Current New Jersey registrations including dental radiologic technology license required.
A proactive problem-solver who notices what needs attention and follows through.
A collaborative team player who enjoys supporting others.