Responsibilities:
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures
- Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment
- Take and develop dental x-rays and cone beam
- Take detailed chart notes
- Take intraoral photos and intraoral scans
- Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care
- Take and record vital signs of patients and update medical history
- Draft correspondence letters
- Maintain a clean and organized dental office environment
- Follow aseptic techniques and infection control protocols
- Adhere to HIPAA regulations for patient privacy and confidentiality
- Assist dental receptionist duties such as scheduling appointments and managing patient records
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of an accredited dental assisting program or equivalent experience ( Prefer at least 2 year dental assistant experience )
- Familiarity with medical terminology related to dentistry
- Proficiency in taking dental x-rays and cone beam
- Ability to perform basic dental receptionist duties such as scheduling appointments and managing patient records
- Understanding of aseptic techniques and infection control protocols in a dental setting
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations for patient privacy and confidentiality
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
