Certified Dental Assistant

Job Overview We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Certified Dental Assistant to join our vibrant dental team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in delivering exceptional patient care while supporting the clinical operations of our busy dental practice. Your expertise in chairside assisting, infection control, and dental procedures will ensure a smooth and efficient patient experience from start to finish. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values professionalism, continuous learning, and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during a variety of dental procedures, including general dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and pediatric dentistry
• Prepare treatment rooms with the necessary instruments and materials, ensuring aseptic technique and infection control standards are upheld
• Take and develop dental X-rays, including 3D scans when applicable, ensuring proper positioning and safety protocols are followed
• Manage patient records accurately using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft, maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations
• Monitor vital signs and medical documentation for patients with special needs or medical conditions
• Provide patient education on oral health care, post-treatment instructions, and dental terminology explanations
• Support the dental receptionist by scheduling appointments, updating medical records, and managing insurance claims with medical coding expertise

Skills

• Proficiency in dental assisting techniques including chairside assisting and four-handed dentistry
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and infection control practices
• Experience with EMR systems such as Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or Epic for managing medical records and documentation
• Skilled in taking X-rays and utilizing medical imaging technology including 3D scanners when necessary
• Familiarity with HIPAA compliance to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality at all times
• Ability to perform vital signs assessment and assist with pediatric dentistry procedures effectively
• Knowledge of dental specialties such as prosthodontics and endodontics to support diverse treatment plans
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with team members and educate patients about their oral health
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies like medical coding software or advanced imaging tools

Join us as a Certified Dental Assistant where your expertise will directly impact our patients’ smiles! We’re committed to fostering a positive work environment that encourages growth, teamwork, and excellence in dental care. This is a paid position that offers an engaging opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive practice dedicated to delivering top-tier oral health services.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $60.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Safety equipment provided

Work Location: In person

Diagnostic imaging equipment • Direct patient care • Temporary • Oral hygiene • Medical claims • Anatomy knowledge • Teamwork • Dental office • Vital signs • Prosthodontics • Dental assisting • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Patient monitoring • Preparing dental treatment areas • Image acquisition for patient care • Inventory management • Dental receptionist • Safety regulations • Working with pediatric populations • HIPAA • Full-time • Greeting dental patients • Care documentation • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Medical 3D scanning • Patient safety • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical coding in outpatient clinics • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • One-on-one patient counseling • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Endodontics • Electronic health record (EHR) management for billing and coding • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Pediatrics • Health information regulatory compliance • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Four handed dentistry • Computer skills • Dental assistant experience (1–2 years) • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • Patient counseling • In-person • Aseptic technique • Clinical confidentiality policies • Pediatric dentistry • Clinical documentation standards • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Safety equipment provided • Communication skills • Flexible schedule • Certified Dental Assistant • Autoclaving