Dental Assistant - The Opal Dental Co.
Come join The Opal Dental Co., focused on kind, beautiful dentistry. From our homey yet stylish office space to our wide range of services, we’ve designed every aspect of our practice with the patient experience in mind.
Gone are the days of cold, corporate dentistry! Say hello to a world of comfort, trust, and an overall bespoke dental experience. Kind, friendly dentistry for all ages.
Position Summary: Supports the dentist during procedures, ensures smooth clinical operations, and maintains a clean, safe, and efficient environment for patients and staff.
Core Responsibilities
Chairside Assistance
- Prepare patients for dental procedures (set up, review health history, comfort them).
- Assist dentist during exams, fillings, crowns, extractions, etc.
- Hand instruments, mix materials, manage suction, and take notes during treatment.
Patient Care
- Take and develop dental X-rays (if certified).
- Instruct patients on post-op care, oral hygiene, and follow-up visits.
- Maintain a calm and professional presence with anxious patients.
Sterilization & Equipment Maintenance
- Sterilize and disinfect instruments and operatories.
- Prepare trays and rooms for each procedure.
- Monitor inventory of supplies and submit reorder requests.
Administrative Support
- Enter treatment notes accurately in patient records (Eaglesoft, Dentrix, Open Dental, etc.).
- Update patient health history forms.
- Occasionally assist with scheduling or insurance documentation if needed.
Compliance
- Follow OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control standards.
- Maintain certifications (CPR, X-ray permit, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
- Dental Assistant certification (CODA or on-the-job experience).
- X-ray certification for Wisconsin.
- Minimum 1–2 years dental assisting experience preferred.
- Knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, and chairside techniques.
- Ideally with experience with CEREC and SprintRay
- Ideally Bilingual Spanish/English
- Strong interpersonal and multitasking skills.
Pay Range $22–27/hr, depending on experience and certification.
Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
