Job Summary
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Dental Assistant, where your enthusiasm and expertise will help create a positive, efficient, and welcoming environment for patients and staff alike. In this vital role, you will support dentists during procedures, ensure the highest standards of infection control, and assist with patient care from check-in to checkout. Your proactive approach and attention to detail will contribute to delivering exceptional dental experiences while maintaining clinical confidentiality and adhering to all safety protocols.
Duties
- Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing dental instruments and ensuring all necessary supplies are ready for procedures.
- Assist dentists chairside during various treatments including fillings, extractions, crowns, bridges, root canals, implant placement, and more.
- Take dental X-rays using advanced imaging technology while following proper safety procedures.
- Manage patient records accurately within Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems called Dentrix, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provide patient education on oral health care practices and post-treatment instructions in a clear and compassionate manner.
- Collect medical histories.
- Maintain strict infection prevention management by adhering to dental sterilization procedures, aseptic techniques, and clinical confidentiality policies.
- Support administrative tasks including greeting patients and assisting at front desk when needed.
- Ensure dental instruments are properly processed and stored according to infection control standards.
- Assist with complex procedures involving oral surgery or prosthodontics by practicing four-handed dentistry techniques for efficiency.
- Assist in inventory.
Requirements
- Proven experience working in a dental clinic environment with knowledge of general dentistry procedures.
- Proficiency in dental assisting skills including chairside assisting, dental terminology, X-ray techniques, and dental instrument processing.
- Familiarity with EMR systems such as Dentrix; experience with medical documentation and records management is preferred.
- Strong understanding of infection prevention management, aseptic technique, and healthcare infection control policies.
- Knowledge of anatomy relevant to dental procedures and medical terminology related to dentistry and pediatrics.
- Ability to perform X-ray imaging safely using dental x-ray equipment; certification in dental radiography is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with the dental teamand provide outstanding patient care.
- Attention to detail in maintaining clinical confidentiality policies while managing sensitive medical records.
- Flexibility to support diverse dental specialties such as endodontics or prosthodontics when needed.
Join us in making a difference through compassionate patient care! We are committed to fostering a supportive work environment that values your skills and dedication while providing opportunities for professional growth in the vibrant field of dentistry. All roles are paid positions that recognize your vital contribution to health care excellence!
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
