Job Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant, where your skills will directly contribute to delivering exceptional patient care and creating a welcoming environment. In this energetic role, you will support dentists during procedures, manage patient comfort, and ensure the smooth operation of the dental clinic. Your expertise in dental assisting, infection control, and medical documentation will be vital in providing comprehensive dental services across general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, and endodontics. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your career while making a positive impact on patients’ oral health.
Responsibilities
- Prepare treatment rooms with sterilized instruments and materials, ensuring aseptic technique and infection control standards are maintained.
- Assist dentists chairside during various procedures including restorations, extractions, root canals, and prosthodontic work using advanced tools such as 3D scanners and medical imaging equipment.
- Take and develop dental X-rays while adhering to HIPAA regulations for patient privacy and safety.
- Manage patient records efficiently using EMR systems like Dentrix or Eaglesoft, ensuring accurate medical documentation and coding.
- Provide vital signs monitoring and assist with pediatric dentistry procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Support administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments as a dental receptionist and managing medical records in compliance with HIPAA.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, post-treatment care, and explain dental terminology clearly to enhance their understanding of procedures.
Experience
- Prior experience working in a dental clinic setting is highly preferred, especially with general dentistry or pediatric dentistry environments.
- Proficiency in dental assisting techniques including chairside assisting, medical terminology, anatomy knowledge, and infection control protocols.
- Familiarity with EMR systems such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft for managing medical records and documentation.
- Experience with X-ray procedures, medical imaging technology including 3D scanners, and radiographic safety standards.
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure confidentiality of patient information at all times.
- Ability to perform vital signs assessment and assist with specialized procedures in prosthodontics or endodontics is a plus.
- Strong understanding of dental terminology combined with excellent communication skills to support both team members and patients effectively. Join us to be part of a vibrant team dedicated to improving oral health through compassionate care, technical expertise, and continuous learning!
Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
