Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant and play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and supporting clinical excellence. In this energetic position, you will assist dentists during procedures, manage patient flow, and ensure the highest standards of infection control and clinical confidentiality. Your expertise will help create a welcoming environment where patients feel cared for and confident in their dental experience. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, patient-centered setting dedicated to oral health and wellness.
Duties
- Prepare treatment rooms with dental instruments, materials, and equipment, ensuring all tools are sterilized and ready for use according to infection prevention management protocols.
- Assist dentists during a variety of procedures including general dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry, practicing four-handed dentistry techniques for efficiency.
- Take and develop dental x-rays using advanced equipment such as 3D scanners and dental x-ray machines while adhering to HIPAA regulations and radiation safety standards.
- Manage patient records accurately using electronic medical records (EMR systems) like Dentrix or Eaglesoft, ensuring all documentation complies with clinical confidentiality policies.
- Monitor vital signs and medical history of patients to support comprehensive care and facilitate smooth clinical workflows.
- Process dental instruments through sterilization procedures following strict infection control guidelines to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Support patient management by greeting patients as a dental receptionist, scheduling appointments, updating medical documentation, and providing clear instructions for pre- and post-treatment care.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Dental Assistant or in a similar dental clinic setting with knowledge of dental terminology and clinical procedures.
- Familiarity with EMR systems such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft; experience with patient management software is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of infection prevention management, aseptic technique, dental sterilization procedures, and healthcare infection control standards.
- Ability to operate dental equipment including X-ray machines, 3D scanners, dental instruments, and other clinical tools efficiently.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain procedures clearly to patients while maintaining professionalism under HIPAA guidelines.
- Knowledge of anatomy relevant to dentistry and proficiency in medical documentation practices.
- Certification in radiography or X-ray technology preferred; additional certifications in pediatric dentistry or oral surgery are advantageous.
Join us in making a difference by providing compassionate, expert dental care! This role offers an engaging environment where your skills contribute directly to improving patients’ oral health while advancing your career in general dentistry specialties.
Pay: $26.20 - $31.56 per hour
Work Location: In person
