Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Dental Implant Assistant to join our dynamic dental team. In this vital role, you will support the clinical operations related to dental implant procedures and periodontal surgeries ensuring seamless patient care and adherence to infection control protocols. Your expertise will help facilitate successful implant treatments by providing exceptional chairside assistance, managing dental instruments, and maintaining accurate medical documentation. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment focused on advanced restorative dentistry and patient satisfaction.
Duties
- Prepare treatment rooms with the necessary dental instruments, materials, and equipment for implant procedures, including 3D scanners and dental x-ray devices.
- Assist the dentist during implant surgeries, oral surgeries, with precision and professionalism.
- Operate and maintain dental equipment.
- Work with patient management software, ensuring accurate documentation of medical records and treatment plans.
- Take dental x-rays and panoramic X-ray while following HIPAA regulations to ensure patient privacy and data security.
- Manage sterilization procedures for dental instruments, adhering strictly to infection prevention management and aseptic techniques.
- Monitor vital signs of patients before procedures when necessary, ensuring their comfort and safety throughout treatment.
- Educate patients on post-operative care instructions, dental terminology, and the importance of oral health maintenance related to implant therapy.
- Maintain clinical confidentiality policies while managing patient records and medical documentation efficiently.
- Support front desk operations as a dental receptionist when needed, including scheduling appointments and managing patient flow using patient management software.
- Uphold infection control standards in accordance with healthcare infection prevention guidelines to ensure a safe clinical environment for staff and patients.
Experience
- Proven experience working in a dental clinic environment with a focus on implant dentistry or general dentistry procedures.
- Familiarity with EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of dental sterilization procedures, infection prevention management, and aseptic techniques is essential.
- Experience assisting with oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, or pediatric dentistry is advantageous.
- Ability to operate dental imaging equipment including X-ray machines and 3D scanners confidently.
- Strong understanding of dental terminology, anatomy knowledge, medical terminology, and clinical confidentiality policies.
- Previous experience in chairside assisting with four-handed dentistry techniques will be considered a plus.
- Excellent communication skills combined with healthcare infection control expertise to provide outstanding patient care in a fast-paced setting.
Join our team as a Dental Implant Assistant if you are passionate about advancing your career in restorative dentistry while making a positive impact on patients’ lives through expert care and support!
Pay: $26.28 - $31.65 per hour
Work Location: In person
