Lead Dental Assistant (Bilingual English/Spanish)

Lead Dental Assistant (Bilingual English/Spanish) - Bella Family Dental, Dallas, TX 75208

Bella Family Dental is a busy, patient-focused general and cosmetic practice at 347 W Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX 75208. Our services include A.I. cavity detection, implants and sinus lifts, full mouth reconstruction, laser root canal therapy, clear aligners/Invisalign, 3D printed crowns, and custom 3D printed nightguards. We are looking for an experienced, bilingual (English and Spanish) lead dental assistant to run the clinical back office day to day, train and mentor our assistants, and help Dr. Dang deliver a premium patient experience.

What you will do:

- Assist implants, full mouth rehab, sinus lifts and alveoloplasty; iTero scanning, CBCT and X-rays

- Run and maintain the laser, CBCT, scanners and SprintRay 3D printer; fabricate retainers, nightguards and appliances

- Train and mentor assistants, run team huddles, and hold the team to protocols

- Help fill the schedule, present cases chairside, and deliver a premium patient experience

- Manage supplies, sterilization, infection control and lab cases

- Assist root canals, gum grafting and surgical extractions; fabricate and seat temporary crowns

- Check patients in and out, answer phones, schedule appointments, and keep the schedule full using the ASAP list and reactivation

- Verify insurance eligibility, submit claims and preauthorizations, and prepare PPO breakdowns

- Act as treatment coordinator as needed: present treatment plans and estimates, answer questions and objections, and offer financing options

- Collect balances, post payments, and follow up on unscheduled treatment and outstanding balances

- Turn rooms quickly and switch smoothly between chairside and front desk

- Lead morning huddles and help resolve patient and team concerns

Requirements:

- 3+ years of dental assisting, including training or leading a team

- Texas RDA / radiology certification; BLS/CPR

- Bilingual: English and Spanish

- Polished, professional appearance: neat grooming, clean pressed uniform, and a warm presence that represents our brand in person and on our social media

- Comfortable appearing in practice photos and videos

- Able to stand and work chairside for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation

- Front desk and insurance experience (eligibility, claims, payment posting) and comfort presenting treatment plans, or a strong willingness to be trained

- Experience across our procedures (implants, sinus lifts, full mouth rehab, scanning/CBCT, laser, ortho, cosmetic/veneers, 3D printing), or a strong willingness to be trained and a drive to learn them

- Preferred: lives close to our office (West Dallas / Oak Cliff area)

- A plus: CareStack; coronal polishing, sealant, nitrous, IV sedation or phlebotomy certification; interest in facial esthetics, with a willingness to learn

Schedule: Mon and Wed 10-6, Fri 10-5, Sat 9-3, Sun 11-5. Occasional Tue/Thu shifts by manager approval.

Pay: $20 to $30+ per hour depending on experience, skills and results.

To apply, complete our application and include your resume. Please describe your experience leading a team.

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person