Overview
We are actively seeking a dedicated and skilled Dental Assistant with a minimum of two years of clinical experience to join our dynamic dental team. This role is ideal for internationally trained dentists and dental professionals who are eager to apply their expertise in a comprehensive dental practice environment. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting dentists during patient procedures, ensuring smooth clinic operations, and maintaining the highest standards of patient care and safety. This position offers an engaging opportunity to work within a collaborative healthcare setting that values professionalism, precision, and compassionate service.
Responsibilities
- Assist dentists during a variety of dental procedures, including general dentistry, endodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and pediatric dentistry.
- Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments, setting up necessary dental tools, and ensuring all equipment is functioning correctly in accordance with infection prevention management protocols.
- Take and develop dental X-rays using digital imaging technology such as 3D scanners and other medical imaging tools while adhering to HIPAA regulations for patient privacy.
- Manage patient records efficiently using electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Eaglesoft, Dentrix, or Epic, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in compliance with clinical confidentiality policies.
- Perform chairside assisting duties with proficiency in four-handed dentistry techniques to enhance procedural efficiency and patient comfort.
- Conduct vital signs assessments and assist with medical documentation to support comprehensive patient evaluations.
- Ensure strict adherence to dental sterilization procedures and aseptic techniques to uphold infection control standards within the clinic environment.
- Support administrative tasks including dental reception duties, scheduling appointments, and managing medical coding for billing purposes.
- Maintain a clean, organized clinical environment by processing dental instruments properly and following infection prevention policies aligned with healthcare infection control expertise.
Experience
- Minimum of two years of hands-on experience working as a Dental Assistant in a busy clinical setting.
- Proven familiarity with Dentrix for managing medical records and documentation.
- Demonstrated knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and medical terminology relevant to general dentistry and specialized fields like prosthodontics and endodontics.
- Experience performing dental X-ray procedures including intraoral radiography, CT scan and advanced imaging techniques like 3D scanning.
- Strong background in infection prevention management, sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and healthcare infection control practices.
- Prior exposure to pediatric dentistry settings is highly desirable along with competence in pediatric-specific procedures.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team while maintaining professional standards of clinical confidentiality policies.
Join our team to contribute your expertise in delivering exceptional dental care while advancing your professional growth within a supportive healthcare environment committed to excellence and patient well-being!
Pay: $25.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
