Job Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant, where your enthusiasm and expertise will directly contribute to providing exceptional patient care in a fast-paced, friendly environment. In this vital role, you will support dentists during clinical procedures, manage patient flow, and ensure the highest standards of infection control and clinical confidentiality. Your proactive approach and attention to detail will help create a positive experience for every patient while maintaining smooth clinic operations. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in general dentistry and pediatric dentistry settings.
Responsibilities
- Assist dentists chairside during a variety of dental procedures, including oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry.
- Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment following strict infection prevention management protocols.
- Take and develop dental radiographs (X-ray), including dental x-ray and 3D scanner imaging, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Manage patient records accurately using electronic medical records (EMR systems) such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix, maintaining clinical confidentiality policies at all times.
- Provide patient care by taking vital signs, explaining procedures, and ensuring patients feel comfortable throughout their visit.
- Support dental reception duties by scheduling appointments, managing patient management software, and handling general inquiries professionally.
- Follow all infection control guidelines using aseptic technique to prevent healthcare-associated infections in accordance with healthcare infection prevention and control expertise.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Dental Assistant or in a similar dental clinic setting with knowledge of dental terminology and clinical procedures.
- Proficiency with dental equipment including X-ray machines, sterilization tools, and digital imaging devices such as 3D scanners.
- Familiarity with EMR systems like Eaglesoft or Dentrix for managing medical documentation and records efficiently.
- Strong understanding of infection prevention management policies including dental sterilization procedures and aseptic techniques.
- Knowledge of anatomy relevant to dentistry, oral surgery procedures, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry is highly desirable.
- Ability to perform chairside assisting with four-handed dentistry techniques to enhance efficiency during procedures.
- Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with patients of all ages while maintaining professionalism under clinical confidentiality policies.
- Certification in X-ray safety or radiography is preferred; ongoing training in healthcare infection control is a plus.
Embark on a rewarding career where your skills make a difference! We are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that values continuous learning, teamwork, and delivering outstanding patient care every day.
Pay: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
