Job Overview
Seeking an experience RDA or DA to join our 7 Day Dental Team, looking for professionals with an upbeat, can-do attitude.
Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant, where your enthusiasm and expertise will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care. In this energetic role, you will support dentists during clinical procedures, manage patient flow, and ensure the highest standards of infection control and clinical confidentiality. Your proactive approach will help create a welcoming environment for patients of all ages, while maintaining smooth clinic operations. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced healthcare setting dedicated to excellence and compassionate care.
Responsibilities
- Assist dentists during a variety of procedures including oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and general dentistry treatments
- Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing dental instruments according to infection prevention management protocols and aseptic techniques
- Take and develop dental x-rays and 3D scans, ensuring accurate medical imaging for diagnosis and treatment planning
- Manage patient records using EMR systems such as Dentrix or Open Dental, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and clinical confidentiality policies
- Support dental reception duties by scheduling appointments, verifying patient information, and managing medical documentation and records
- Perform chairside assisting with four-handed dentistry techniques to enhance efficiency and patient comfort
- Monitor vital signs of patients when necessary and assist with pediatric dentistry procedures in a caring, professional manner
Qualifications
- Proven experience in dental assisting within a busy dental clinic environment, with knowledge of dental terminology and anatomy
- Proficiency in EMR systems such as Dentrix, Open Dental
- Strong understanding of infection prevention management, dental sterilization procedures, and healthcare infection control expertise
- Ability to operate dental x-ray equipment safely and effectively; experience with oral surgery or endodontics is desirable
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members including dental receptionists and clinical staff
- Knowledge of pediatric dentistry practices and the ability to work compassionately with children is preferred
- Certification in dental assisting or equivalent training; familiarity with HIPAA regulations and clinical confidentiality policies is essential
Join us in making a difference through exceptional patient care! This paid role offers the chance to develop your skills in a supportive environment that values professionalism, teamwork, and continuous learning.
Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
