Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant and play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and supporting our dental professionals. This energetic position offers the opportunity to work in a friendly environment where your skills in clinical assistance, patient management, and infection control will shine. As a Dental Assistant, you will be the backbone of our practice, ensuring smooth operations while providing compassionate care to patients of all ages. This paid position welcomes both experienced professionals and motivated newcomers eager to grow their career in dentistry.
Responsibilities
- Prepare treatment rooms with dental instruments, supplies, and sterilization procedures to ensure a clean and efficient environment for patient care
- Assist dentists during procedures such as restorations, extractions, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry with chairside support
- Take dental X-rays using advanced equipment like digital X-ray systems and 3D scanners while maintaining strict adherence to infection prevention management policies
- Manage patient records accurately within electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Eaglesoft, Dentrix, or open dental, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and clinical confidentiality policies
- Perform vital signs assessments and medical documentation to support comprehensive patient care and medical records management
- Process dental instruments following sterilization procedures aligned with infection control standards to uphold safety and aseptic techniques
- Preform front desk operations by handling patient management software tasks, scheduling appointments, and assisting the dental receptionist as needed
Skills
- Proficiency in dental assisting techniques including four-handed dentistry and chairside assisting with a solid understanding of dental terminology and anatomy knowledge
- Experience with dental equipment operation such as dental x-ray machines, endodontic tools, prosthodontic devices, and oral surgery instruments
- Familiarity with EMR systems like Eaglesoft, Dentrix, or open dental for efficient medical documentation and record keeping
- Strong knowledge of healthcare infection prevention and control practices including dental sterilization procedures and aseptic techniques
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients of all ages, especially pediatric dentistry patients, demonstrating excellent patient care skills
- Understanding of medical coding related to dental procedures for accurate billing and documentation purposes
- Knowledge of general dentistry procedures along with specialized areas such as endodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, pediatrics, and anatomy
Embark on a rewarding career where your expertise directly impacts patient health and confidence. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment that values your professional growth while ensuring every patient receives top-tier care.
Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
