Job 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 clinical procedures, ensure smooth clinic operations, and uphold the highest standards of infection control and patient confidentiality. Your expertise will help create a welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable and cared for from check-in to checkout. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced healthcare setting focused on general dentistry and pediatric dentistry.
Duties
- Assist dentists chairside during a variety of procedures including restorations, extractions, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry
- Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing dental instruments according to dental sterilization procedures and infection prevention management protocols
- Take and develop dental x-rays while ensuring proper use of dental imaging equipment and adherence to HIPAA regulations for medical documentation and medical records confidentiality
- Manage patient intake by recording vital signs, medical history, and updating electronic health records using EMR systems such as Eaglesoft, Dentrix, or Epic
- Support dental reception activities by scheduling appointments, verifying insurance coverage, and assisting with medical coding for billing purposes
- Maintain clinical confidentiality policies while ensuring aseptic technique is followed consistently to prevent healthcare infection transmission
- Support the dental team with four-handed dentistry techniques to enhance efficiency during procedures
Experience
- Prior experience working in a dental clinic environment with knowledge of general dentistry procedures and terminology
- Hands-on experience with dental instrument processing, sterilization procedures, and infection control practices
- Familiarity with dental x-ray techniques and pediatric dentistry is highly desirable
- Proficiency in using EMR systems such as Eaglesoft, Dentrix, or Epic for managing medical records and documentation
- Strong understanding of anatomy knowledge relevant to dental assisting roles along with medical terminology comprehension
- Demonstrated ability to follow clinical confidentiality policies while maintaining high standards of patient care and safety
- Certification or training in healthcare infection prevention and control is preferred
Join us to be part of a great team dedicated to improving patient outcomes through compassionate care, technical excellence, and continuous learning. Your expertise as a Dental Assistant will make a meaningful difference in our patients’ lives every day!
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
