Job Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and supporting our dental practitioners. This energetic position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, utilizing your clinical skills and technical knowledge to assist with a variety of dental procedures. You will be the backbone of our dental practice, ensuring smooth operations, maintaining high standards of infection control, and creating a welcoming atmosphere for patients of all ages. Your expertise in dental assisting, medical documentation, and patient communication will help us provide top-quality dental care every day.
Responsibilities
- Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments, setting up necessary supplies, and ensuring all equipment is functioning properly.
- Assist dentists during a wide range of procedures including general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, and endodontics.
- Take and develop dental X-rays using digital imaging technology such as 3D scanners and other medical imaging tools while adhering to HIPAA regulations.
- Manage patient records efficiently using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems like Dentrix or Eaglesoft, ensuring accurate documentation of medical history, vital signs, and treatment notes.
- Provide chairside assistance with aseptic technique and infection control protocols to maintain a sterile environment.
- Educate patients on oral health practices, post-treatment care, and answer their questions with professionalism and empathy.
- Support administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, verifying insurance information, and acting as a dental receptionist to ensure seamless patient flow.
Qualifications
- Proven experience working in a dental clinic environment with knowledge of dental terminology and procedures.
- Proficiency in EMR systems such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft; familiarity with Epic or similar medical documentation platforms is a plus.
- Strong understanding of infection control practices, aseptic technique, and anatomy knowledge relevant to dentistry.
- Ability to perform X-ray procedures accurately while maintaining patient safety standards.
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure confidentiality of medical records and patient information.
- Experience assisting with pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and general dentistry procedures preferred.
- Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with patients of all ages and team members including dental receptionists. Join us in making a difference through compassionate care and technical excellence! This paid position offers valuable hands-on experience in a supportive environment dedicated to professional growth and outstanding patient service.
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
