Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant and play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care! This energetic position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced dental professionals in a fast-paced, friendly environment. As a Dental Assistant, you will support clinical procedures, ensure clinical confidentiality, and help maintain a smooth workflow within our modern dental practice. Your enthusiasm and attention to detail will contribute to creating positive patient experiences while adhering to the highest standards of infection prevention and safety protocols.
Duties
- Assist dentists during a variety of dental procedures including general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, prosthodontics, and more.
- Prepare treatment rooms with sterilized instruments and ensure all dental equipment, including X-ray machines and 3D scanners, are ready for use.
- Take and process dental X-rays and medical imaging while maintaining strict adherence to HIPAA regulations and infection control policies.
- Manage clinical documentation accurately within EMR systems such as Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or Open Dental.
- Perform chairside assisting using four-handed dentistry techniques to enhance efficiency and patient comfort.
- Conduct vital signs assessments and assist with oral surgery procedures while maintaining aseptic technique.
- Process dental instruments according to sterilization procedures and infection prevention management standards.
- Support the dental reception team by managing appointment scheduling, patient check-in/out, and ensuring smooth patient flow.
- Maintain clinical confidentiality policies at all times while providing excellent patient care in pediatric or general dentistry settings.
Experience
- Experience is preferred, but not necessary! Proven experience working as a Dental Assistant in a busy dental clinic environment with familiarity in dental terminology and anatomy knowledge or a dental assistant graduate.
- Hands-on experience with EMR systems such as Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or Open Dental for managing medical documentation and records.
- Knowledge of infection prevention management, aseptic technique, dental sterilization procedures, and healthcare infection control expertise.
- Skilled in taking dental X-rays, operating medical imaging equipment including 3D scanners, and performing oral surgery assistance.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients of all ages while demonstrating professionalism in clinical confidentiality policies.
- Certification in CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) is a bonus.
Join us to make a difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care! This paid position offers valuable hands-on experience in a supportive environment dedicated to excellence in dental health services.
Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
