Dental Assistant

Job Overview Join our team as a Dental Assistant, where your enthusiasm and expertise will directly enhance patient care and clinic efficiency. In this vital role, you will support dentists during a variety of procedures, ensure a smooth patient flow, and uphold the highest standards of infection control and safety. Your proactive approach and attention to detail will contribute to creating a welcoming environment where patients feel cared for and confident in their dental health journey. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced, supportive setting dedicated to excellence in general and pediatric dentistry.

Duties

• Assist dentists chairside during procedures such as restorations, extractions, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric treatments, ensuring all instruments and materials are prepared and sterilized according to aseptic techniques.
• Take and develop dental X-rays while maintaining proper radiation safety protocols.
• Manage patient records accurately within electronic medical record (EMR) systems such as Dentrix, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations for confidentiality.
• Support infection control procedures by sterilizing instruments, disinfecting operatories, and adhering to strict aseptic techniques to prevent cross-contamination.
• Gather vital signs and medical history information from patients to assist in comprehensive treatment planning.
• Provide excellent dental reception services by scheduling appointments, updating medical documentation, and managing patient inquiries with professionalism.
• Collaborate with the dental team in four-handed dentistry practices to enhance efficiency during procedures while maintaining optimal patient comfort.

Skills

• Proficiency in dental assisting techniques including chairside assisting, taking X-rays, and understanding dental terminology.
• Experience working with EMR systems such as Dentrix, or Epic for accurate documentation of medical records and coding.
• Knowledge of infection control standards, aseptic techniques, anatomy knowledge related to oral structures, and proper use of medical imaging equipment.
• Familiarity with pediatric dentistry practices and providing compassionate care tailored to children’s needs.
• Ability to operate advanced dental technology including digital X-ray machines confidently.
• Strong organizational skills for managing medical records, order supplies, and maintaining a clean clinical environment.
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating effectively with the dental team and engaging with patients of all ages. This role is ideal for motivated individuals eager to grow their career in a vibrant dental practice that values professionalism, continuous learning, and exceptional patient care. Join us in making a positive impact on our patients’ smiles every day!

Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Collaborate with healthcare professionals • Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Anatomy knowledge • Cross-contamination prevention • Dental office • Patient question and concern management • Vital signs • Prosthodontics • Digital imaging • Preparing dental treatment areas • Pre-examination patient preparation • Image acquisition for patient care • Dental receptionist • Safety regulations • Medical coding • Maintaining patient confidentiality • Client inquiry handling • In-person customer service • Contamination control • Working with pediatric populations • Oral surgery assistance • HIPAA • Full-time • Care documentation • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Patient safety • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental insurance • Sterile field contamination management • Hospital radiation policies • Patient history taking • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Treatment planning support • Endodontics • Electronic health record (EHR) management for billing and coding • Children • Dentrix • Pediatrics • Health information regulatory compliance • Health record tracking • Organizational skills • Dental equipment • Cleaning • Four handed dentistry • Operating medical imaging equipment • In-person • Pediatric dentistry • Safety standard operating procedures • Managing patient records • Radiology • Ordering supplies • Communication skills • Entry level • Radiation protection measures • Office record organization