Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as an Experienced Restorative Dental Assistant and play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care! In this energetic position, you will support restorative procedures, assist with complex treatments, and ensure smooth operations within our busy dental practice. Your expertise will help create a welcoming environment where patients feel confident and cared for, while you work alongside skilled dentists to achieve optimal oral health outcomes. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your advanced four-handed dentistry assisting skills and grow your career in a vibrant, patient-centered setting.
Responsibilities
- Prepare treatment rooms with the necessary instruments, materials, and equipment for restorative procedures such as crowns, bridges, fillings, and prosthodontics.
- Assist dentists during complex restorative treatments by providing chairside support with precision and efficiency.
- Take and develop X-ray images ensuring proper positioning and adherence to infection control protocols.
- Manage electronic dental records utilizing Open Dental Software and Carestream Imaging, ensuring accurate documentation of procedures and patient information.
- Maintain strict aseptic techniques and infection control standards to ensure patient safety at all times.
- Educate patients on post-treatment care, dental terminology, and oral hygiene practices to promote long-term health.
- Support administrative tasks including managing medical documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Collaborate seamlessly with the dental team utilizing your four-handed dentistry skills to optimize workflow and enhance patient comfort.
- Monitor vital signs when necessary, especially for pediatric or medically compromised patients, ensuring their safety throughout treatment.
- Utilize advanced dental technology such as 3D scanners for prosthodontics to improve treatment precision.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years experience as a Restorative Dental Assistant chairside with proficiency in chairside four-handed dentistry assisting for general dentistry, prosthodontics and endodontics.
- Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, infection control practices, and aseptic techniques.
- Comfortable making temporary crowns.
- Familiarity with EMR systems such as Open Dental Software and Carestream Imaging; experience with similar dental documentation platforms is a plus.
- Ability to operate dental imaging equipment including X-ray machines and 3D scanners confidently and safely. Must have X-ray Certification.
- Excellent understanding of HIPAA regulations related to medical records and patient confidentiality.
- Skilled in dental coding and documentation for accurate billing and recordkeeping purposes.
- Exceptional communication skills interacting with patients, doctors and teammates.
- Must be dependable, a Team Player and have a positive attitude.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and high standards of infection control. Embark on a rewarding career where your skills make a real difference! We are dedicated to supporting our team members’ professional growth while fostering a positive work environment that values energy, expertise, and compassion.
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bereavement leave
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
Work Location: In person
