Responsibilities:
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures
- Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment
- Take and develop dental x-rays
- Perform patient assessments and record medical history
- Provide chairside assistance to the dentist during procedures
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care
- Maintain a clean and organized dental office environment
Requirements:
- Certification or licensure as a Dental Assistant
- Proficiency in CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software for dental prosthetics
- Experience in pediatric dentistry is preferred
- Familiarity with Eaglesoft or similar dental practice management software
- Knowledge of medical coding for insurance billing purposes
- Strong understanding of dental anatomy and terminology
- Ability to perform aseptic techniques to maintain infection control standards
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $21.26 - $25.60 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
