Job Summary
Must be bi-lingual, Fluent in Spanish and English!
Come join our dynamic endodontic team as a Dental Assistant, where your expertise will elevate patient care. In this vital role, you be apart of the training of new staff members, placing the clinical supply order, perform advanced chairside procedures, assist with complex dental treatments, and support the delivery of exceptional dental services. Your proactive approach and technical skills will help create a welcoming environment for patients while ensuring compliance with all safety and health regulations. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a fast-paced, patient-centered setting dedicated to excellence in dental care.
Duties
- Perform expanded functions such as temporary restorations.
- Take high-quality X-rays, CT's, and ensuring accurate medical documentation.
- Manage patient records using OpenDental while maintaining HIPAA compliance to protect patient privacy.
- Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments using aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Provide chairside assistance during complex procedures, including vital signs monitoring and medical imaging.
- Maintain dental equipment.
- Support administrative tasks such as greeting patients as a dental receptionist, scheduling appointments, and managing medical records efficiently.
- Ensure proper use of medical and dental terminology for accurate documentation and coding in compliance with healthcare standards.
- Staff training.
- Placing the order.
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish and English. A MUST!!!
- Proficiency in Opendental for seamless medical and dental record management.
- Strong knowledge of infection control practices, aseptic technique, anatomy, and dental terminology.
- Experience with X-ray techniques, digital imaging, CT's.
- Ability to perform chairside assisting with four-handed and six-handed dentistry techniques to maximize efficiency during procedures.
- Familiarity with HIPAA regulations, medical coding, and documentation standards for both dental and medical records.
- Knowledge of pediatric dentistry principles to provide compassionate care for elderly patients, patients with dental anxiety, and adolescents.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with dentists, patients, and administrative staff.
- Training background in general dentistry procedures along with specialized fields such as prosthodontics or endodontics is preferred. Embark on a rewarding career where your skills make a difference! We are committed to supporting your professional growth while fostering a positive environment that values dedication, precision, and compassionate patient care.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
