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New York, New York, United States
Onsite
As a Lead Dental Assistant at Tend, you’ll take on a dual role: providing outstanding chairside support while leading and supporting the performance of the Dental Assistant team in your studio. You’ll oversee daily workflows, ensure clinical and sterilization protocols are followed, and help coach and develop Dental Assistants to excel in their roles. Our model is built for strong clinical leaders who want to grow their own careers while empowering others. You’ll be part of a collaborative, growth-minded culture that’s raising the bar for dentistry — and having fun doing it.
What You’ll Do
Who You Are
You embody our Tend values and demonstrate key competencies that ensure both patient success and team excellence. At Tend, these values aren’t just words on a wall — they are essential to how we hire, lead, and collaborate. Every Lead Dental Assistant is expected to show up with a mindset grounded in our mission, vision, and values. This is what drives our culture, our clinical standards, and the patient experience we’re proud to deliver every day.
Tend Values:
Role-Based Competencies:
What You Have
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to perform the essential job duties listed, with or without reasonable accommodation:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
What We Offer
We believe taking care of people starts with taking care of our own. Here’s how we’ve got you covered at Tend:
🌴 Time to Recharge – Enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO) — because rest is productive.
🩺 Health Comes First – Medical, dental, and vision insurance — plus our own Dental Wellness Program.
💰 Plan for the Future – 401(k) with company match to help you grow your nest egg.
🎓 Learning & Development – Ongoing training, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities.
🛡️ Peace of Mind – Life & AD&D insurance, disability coverage, and health advocacy resources.
🛍️ Smart Spending Options – FSAs, HSAs, and pre-tax transit and parking benefits.
💡 Support, When You Need It – Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and other resources for personal well-being.
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Tend is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We're committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported. Tend does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination.
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