Job Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant, where your enthusiasm and expertise will directly contribute to providing exceptional patient care and supporting our dental practitioners. In this vital role, you will assist with clinical procedures, manage patient interactions, and ensure the smooth operation of the dental practice. Your proactive approach and attention to detail will help create a welcoming environment for patients while maintaining the highest standards of infection control and clinical confidentiality. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, patient-centered setting dedicated to oral health excellence.
Responsibilities
- Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing and organizing dental instruments and equipment in accordance with dental sterilization procedures and infection prevention management policies.
- Assist dentists during a variety of procedures including general dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry by providing chairside support and managing dental instruments efficiently.
- Take and develop dental x-rays using advanced medical imaging technology such as 3D scanners and dental x-ray machines, ensuring proper technique and patient comfort.
- Manage patient records accurately within electronic medical records (EMR) systems such as Denticon, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations for clinical confidentiality policies.
- Monitor vital signs and assess patient comfort before, during, and after procedures to ensure optimal patient care.
- Educate patients on oral health practices, post-treatment care instructions, and answer questions related to dental terminology or procedures.
- Support administrative tasks including scheduling appointments with patient management software, answering phone calls as a dental receptionist, and maintaining organized medical documentation.
Qualifications
- Proven experience working in a dental clinic environment with knowledge of dental terminology, equipment, and clinical procedures.
- Proficiency in EMR systems such as Denticon; familiarity with patient management software is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of infection control protocols including aseptic technique and healthcare infection prevention and control expertise.
- Ability to perform dental x-ray procedures safely while adhering to radiation safety standards.
- Knowledge of anatomy relevant to dentistry along with medical terminology for accurate documentation.
- Certification or training in dental assisting, chairside assisting, or related fields is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide compassionate patient care in a fast-paced setting.
Join us in delivering outstanding oral health services! We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where your skills are valued and your professional growth is encouraged. This paid position offers comprehensive training opportunities to enhance your expertise in general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and more—empowering you to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives every day.
Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
