Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant, where your energy and expertise will directly enhance patient care and clinical efficiency. In this vital role, you will support dentists during procedures, manage patient flow, and ensure the highest standards of infection control and clinical confidentiality. Your proactive approach will help create a welcoming environment for patients of all ages, including pediatric dentistry cases, while maintaining smooth daily operations within our modern dental practice. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, supportive setting dedicated to excellence in dental health.
Duties
- Assist dentists with chairside procedures across general dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry specialties.
- Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment in accordance with infection prevention management and aseptic techniques.
- Take high-quality dental x-rays and manage medical imaging using advanced tools such as 3D scanners while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Manage patient records using electronic medical record (EMR) systems like Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Epic, and patient management software to ensure accurate documentation of medical history, vital signs, and treatment plans.
- Support patient care by taking vital signs, explaining procedures clearly using dental terminology, and ensuring patient comfort throughout visits.
- Maintain clinical confidentiality policies while handling sensitive medical documentation and records in compliance with healthcare privacy standards.
- Collaborate seamlessly with the dental team as part of four-handed dentistry practices to optimize workflow and enhance patient experience.
Qualifications
- Proven experience working as a Dental Assistant within a busy dental clinic environment, including familiarity with dental equipment, sterilization procedures, and infection control protocols.
- Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, oral surgery procedures, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry practices.
- Proficiency in dental x-ray techniques and medical imaging tools such as 3D scanners.
- Skilled in managing dental assisting tasks using EMR systems like Dentrix or Eaglesoft; experience with Epic or other patient management software is a plus.
- Demonstrated understanding of healthcare infection prevention and control standards along with aseptic techniques to ensure safety for patients and staff.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients of all ages while providing exceptional patient care; prior experience in pediatrics is advantageous.
- Certification in dental assisting or equivalent credentials; knowledge of HIPAA regulations and medical coding practices is preferred.
Join us to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care and technical excellence!
Pay: $21.16 - $22.33 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
