Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant with at least one year of hands-on experience! This vibrant role offers the opportunity to support general and advanced dental procedures, ensuring patients receive exceptional care in a friendly, professional environment. As a key member of our clinic, you will assist with clinical tasks, manage patient flow, and uphold the highest standards of infection control and confidentiality. We’re looking for motivated individuals eager to grow their skills and contribute to a positive patient experience every day.
Responsibilities
- Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments, setting up dental tools, and ensuring all equipment is functioning properly according to dental sterilization procedures and infection prevention management protocols.
- Assist dentists during a variety of procedures including oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry, providing chairside support with precision and care.
- Take and develop dental x-rays and 3D scans while adhering to dental x-ray safety standards and radiation safety guidelines.
- Manage patient records accurately using EMR systems such as Eaglesoft, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and clinical confidentiality policies.
- Collect vital signs and medical history information from patients to support comprehensive medical documentation and medical coding processes.
- Support dental reception duties by scheduling appointments, updating medical records, and answering patient inquiries professionally.
- Maintain a clean, organized clinical environment by following dental instrument processing protocols and ensuring all dental instruments are properly sterilized and stored.
Qualifications
- Minimum of ONE year of experience as a Dental Assistant in a busy dental clinic setting.
- Proficiency with EMR systems such as Eaglesoft; familiarity with medical documentation and records management.
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations, infection control practices, aseptic techniques, and dental sterilization procedures.
- Strong understanding of dental terminology, anatomy knowledge, medical terminology, and clinical confidentiality policies.
- Experience assisting with various dental specialties including pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, implants, and general dentistry procedures.
- Ability to operate dental imaging equipment including X-ray machines and 3D scanners safely and effectively.
- Capable of managing multiple priorities efficiently.
Join us to be part of an energetic team dedicated to delivering outstanding dental care while advancing your professional skills in a supportive environment!
Pay: $22.50 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
