Job Posting: Clinical Support Assistant
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule: Monday – Thursday, No Weekends
About Us: At Comfort Hold Dentures, we are committed to providing exceptional dental care and ensuring our patients feel comfortable and well-cared for. We have pride in our work and believe that patients should receive quality work and care.
The Clinical Support Assistant is a vital hybrid role designed to optimize our dentists' efficiency and maintain the highest standards of safety. You will split your time between two critical areas: ensuring our operatories are flawlessly sanitized and prepped for the next patient, and acting as a clinical scribe to document precise medical notes, treatment plans, and diagnoses in real-time alongside the dentist.
Perfect for Future Dental Professionals: If you are a pre-dental, pre-hygiene, or healthcare student looking to gain invaluable, hands-on exposure to clinical documentation, dental terminology, and daily practice operations, this role offers an incredible stepping stone.
Key Responsibilities
1. Operatory Sanitation & Infection Control
- Rapid Room Turnover: Efficiently break down, clean, and disinfect treatment rooms between patients according to OSHA, CDC, and practice guidelines.
- Aseptic Prep: Set up operatories with the exact instruments, materials, and charts required for the next scheduled procedure.
- Sterilization Support: Transport used instruments to the sterilization area and assist with the cleaning and autoclaving process as needed.
- Inventory Management: Keep treatment rooms fully stocked with clinical supplies so the dental team never runs short mid-procedure.
2. Clinical Documentation & Scribing
- Real-Time Charting: Sit chairside during exams to accurately type the dentist’s dictated notes, clinical findings, and periodontal measurements into our electronic health records (EHR) software.
- Treatment Plan Entry: Input detailed treatment recommendations, tooth numbers, and phases into patient charts as directed by the clinical team.
- Post-Op & Administrative Accuracy: Ensure all medical history updates, consent forms, and post-operative instructions are properly documented and organized before the patient leaves the chair.
Qualifications & Skills
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. (Coursework in science, biology, or healthcare is a major plus).
- Tech Savvy: Strong typing skills (45+ WPM) and comfort navigating digital software. Experience with dental software (e.g., Dentrix, Open Dental, Eaglesoft) is an asset but we are willing to train the right person.
- Attention to Detail: Deep appreciation for cleanliness, organization, and strict compliance protocols.
- Strong Communicator: Ability to listen closely to complex clinical instructions and transcribe them accurately.
- Team Player: High energy, a proactive attitude, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
