Job Summary
Join our 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 dentist during clinical procedures, manage patient flow, and ensure the highest standards of infection control and sterilization. Your enthusiasm and attention to detail will help create a comfortable, efficient environment where patients feel cared for and confident in their dental experience. This position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills while making a positive impact on patients’ oral health. Applicants who are fluent in Spanish will be given priority.
Duties
- Assist dentist chairside during a variety of procedures including general dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry
- Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments, setting up dental equipment, and ensuring all supplies are ready for patient care
- Take and develop dental radiographs (X-ray) while adhering to safety protocols and radiation safety standards
- Manage patient records using EagleSoft, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations
- Provide patient care by taking vital signs, explaining procedures, and addressing patient questions with professionalism and empathy
- Maintain infection prevention management by following aseptic techniques, sterilization procedures, and clinical confidentiality policies
- Support administrative tasks including patient management software updates, appointment scheduling, and greeting patients as a dental receptionist
Experience
- Previous experience working in a dental clinic environment is highly preferred
- Proficiency with dental assisting techniques including four-handed dentistry and chairside assisting
- Familiarity with dental terminology, medical terminology, and medical documentation standards
- Knowledge of dental equipment such as 3D scanners, dental x-ray machines, and other clinical tools
- Experience with dental sterilization procedures and infection control practices in compliance with healthcare standards
- Strong understanding of anatomy related to oral structures and oral surgery procedures
- Experience in Oral Surgery and sedation is a plus
- Fluency in Spanish is STRONGLY PREFERRED
Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to improving oral health through compassionate care, technical excellence, and continuous learning. Your expertise will help ensure every patient receives top-quality treatment in a safe, welcoming environment!
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work Fridays?
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Work Location: In person
