Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant and play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care! In this energetic and rewarding position, you will support dentists during procedures, ensure patient comfort, and maintain a smooth workflow within the clinic. Your expertise in dental assisting, infection control, and medical documentation will help us provide top-quality dental services across general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, and endodontics. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced environment dedicated to improving oral health.
Responsibilities
- Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments, setting up dental tools, and ensuring all equipment is functioning properly using aseptic techniques.
- Assist dentists chairside during various procedures including restorations, extractions, root canals, and prosthodontics with precision and professionalism.
- Take and develop dental X-rays while adhering to HIPAA regulations and infection control protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Manage patient records efficiently using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems such as Eaglesoft, Dentrix, or Epic; document treatment details accurately.
- Provide excellent patient care by explaining procedures, taking vital signs, and addressing patient questions to foster a comfortable environment.
- Support administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, verifying insurance information, and assisting the dental receptionist with medical documentation.
- Maintain strict infection control standards by following OSHA guidelines and ensuring all clinical areas are clean and organized.
- Assist with medical imaging procedures including 3D scanning when necessary for comprehensive diagnostics.
- Support pediatric dentistry cases with specialized knowledge of pediatrics and dental terminology to ensure gentle care for young patients.
Qualifications
- Proven experience working as a Dental Assistant in a busy dental clinic setting with familiarity in general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, or endodontics preferred.
- Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, infection control practices, and aseptic techniques.
- Proficiency in using EMR systems such as Eaglesoft, Dentrix, or Epic for managing medical records and documentation.
- Ability to operate dental X-ray equipment safely and accurately while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
- Excellent chairside assisting skills including four-handed dentistry techniques for efficiency during procedures.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and coding related to dental treatments for accurate record keeping.
- Ability to perform vital signs assessment and support medical imaging processes confidently.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in maintaining sterile environments and medical records. Join us in making a difference by providing compassionate care with precision! This is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to grow your career in a vibrant environment committed to excellence in oral health services.
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
