Registered Dental Hygiene Assistant

About Us:

Join our vibrant, patient-centered dental practice in the heart of Takoma Park! We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care in a welcoming environment. As we expand our team, we seek a dedicated and skilled Registered Dental Assistant with a DC Dental Assistant License to help us provide outstanding dental services.

Duties:

Assist hygienist during various procedures

• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments, polish, setting up supplies, and maintaining aseptic techniques to uphold infection control standards.
• Take and interpret X-rays, including iTero scanning, ensuring accurate documentation for diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Monitor and record vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, and respiration before procedures to ensure patient safety.
• Manage electronic medical records on Dentrix Ascend, to accurately document patient information and treatment details.
• Support administrative tasks such as dental receptionist duties, scheduling appointments, and managing medical documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Educate patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene.
• Ensure a warm and comfortable experience for all patients.

Skills

• Proficiency with Dentrix Ascend, for efficient record management
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and infection control protocols
• Experience with general dentistry procedures
• Ability to operate advanced dental technology including iTero scanners and digital X-ray equipment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain procedures clearly to patients
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure patient confidentiality at all times
• Ability to work efficiently in a team environment.

Join us in delivering outstanding dental care by leveraging your technical expertise and compassionate approach! This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to grow within the field of dental assisting while contributing positively to our patients’ oral health journey.

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Record keeping • Paid training • Anatomy knowledge • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Dental care patient counseling • Electronic health records (EHR) management • General dentistry • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Dental receptionist • HIPAA • Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Operating room preparation • Care documentation • Assisting medical staff • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • 401(k) • Chairside coronal polishing • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Paid time off • Registered Dental Assistant • Dentrix • On-the-job training • Intraoral scanners • Health information regulatory compliance • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • Patient counseling • In-person • Clinical confidentiality policies • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Document management • Managing patient records • Professional development assistance • Blood pressure monitors • Polishing • Communication skills • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • File organization