Job Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Dental Assistant, where your enthusiasm and expertise will directly enhance patient care and clinical efficiency. In this vital role, you will support dentists during procedures, manage patient flow, and ensure the highest standards of infection control and clinical confidentiality. Your proactive approach and attention to detail will help create a welcoming environment for patients of all ages, including pediatric dentistry cases. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced dental practice committed to excellence and compassionate care.
Responsibilities
- Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing dental instruments and ensuring all equipment is ready for procedures, following strict dental sterilization procedures and infection prevention management protocols.
- Assist dentists chairside during various treatments such as oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and general dentistry, providing necessary tools and materials efficiently.
- Take high-quality dental x-rays and 3D scans while maintaining proper aseptic technique and ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
- Manage patient records using electronic health record (EHR) systems like Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or Epic, ensuring accurate medical documentation and adherence to HIPAA privacy policies.
- Educate patients on oral health practices, post-treatment care, and explain procedures using appropriate dental terminology.
- Monitor vital signs and medical imaging when necessary to support comprehensive patient care in pediatrics or adult dentistry.
- Coordinate with the dental reception team to schedule appointments, manage patient flow, and handle administrative tasks with professionalism as a dental receptionist.
- Uphold clinical confidentiality policies at all times while maintaining a clean, organized clinical environment aligned with infection control standards.
Experience
- Prior experience working in a dental clinic setting is highly preferred, especially with pediatric dentistry or general dentistry practices.
- Proficiency in dental assisting techniques including four-handed dentistry, dental instrument processing, and dental equipment operation.
- Familiarity with EMR systems such as Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or Epic for managing medical records and documentation.
- Knowledge of medical terminology related to oral health, anatomy knowledge relevant to dentistry procedures, and medical coding practices.
- Demonstrated understanding of healthcare infection prevention and control expertise, including aseptic technique and dental sterilization procedures.
- Experience with dental x-ray techniques including intraoral imaging and 3D scanning technology is advantageous.
- Strong communication skills to effectively educate patients of all ages while maintaining clinical confidentiality policies.
Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care through technical excellence and compassionate service!
Pay: $13.00 - $17.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
