Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant, where your enthusiasm and expertise will directly enhance patient care and clinical efficiency. In this vital role, you will support dentists during procedures, manage patient interactions, and ensure the smooth operation of our 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 excellence.
Responsibilities
- Assist dentists with chairside procedures, including general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, and prosthodontics.
- Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing dental instruments and ensuring all equipment is functioning properly according to dental sterilization procedures.
- Take and develop dental X-rays and 3D scans while adhering to radiation safety protocols and infection prevention management policies.
- Manage patient records using electronic medical records (EMR) systems such as Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or Epic, ensuring accurate documentation of medical history, treatment plans, and medical coding.
- Support patient management by taking vital signs, explaining procedures, and providing post-treatment instructions with excellent patient care skills.
- Maintain clinical confidentiality policies while handling sensitive medical documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Assist with infection control practices by following aseptic techniques and healthcare infection prevention standards during all clinical activities.
- Support the dental team with administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, managing patient flow as a dental receptionist, and coordinating with other healthcare professionals.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Dental Assistant in a busy dental clinic environment with knowledge of general dentistry procedures.
- Proficiency in dental assisting techniques including chairside assisting, dental instrument processing, and dental sterilization procedures.
- Familiarity with dental equipment such as X-ray machines, intraoral cameras, 3D scanners, and other clinical tools.
- Strong understanding of dental terminology, anatomy knowledge, and medical terminology relevant to dentistry.
- Experience working with patient management software like Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or Epic is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of infection prevention management and aseptic technique to ensure a safe clinical environment.
- Ability to take accurate X-rays (dental x-ray), perform oral surgery assistance, and support pediatric dentistry cases when needed.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively explain procedures and foster positive patient experiences.
- Certification in CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) is preferred; ongoing training in healthcare infection control is a plus.
Embark on a rewarding career where your skills directly impact patients’ health and confidence! We are committed to fostering a supportive environment that values your professional growth while delivering exceptional dental care to our community.
Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
