Dental Assistant

Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Dental Assistant to join our dynamic dental practice. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care, assisting the dentist during procedures, and ensuring the smooth operation of our clinic. This position requires a strong understanding of dental terminology, infection control protocols, and excellent communication skills.

Duties

• Assist the dentist during examinations and procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques.
• Prepare and maintain the treatment room, ensuring all necessary instruments and materials are ready for use.
• Perform medical imaging and assist with radiographic procedures while adhering to safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate patient records, including medical history and treatment plans, while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Manage appointment scheduling and patient flow as a dental receptionist when needed.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
• Ensure infection control standards are met by sterilizing instruments and maintaining a clean work environment.
• Utilize dental software such, Dentrix Ascend for record keeping and patient management.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dental terminology and anatomy is essential.
• Active radiology certification.
• coronal polishing certification.
• Experience with infection control practices in a clinical setting is necessary.
• Previous experience as a dental receptionist is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients and team members.

Join our team and contribute to providing exceptional dental care in a supportive environment!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Application Question(s):

• Willingness to be cross-trained as front office to assist as needed?
• Do you have experience with Dentrix Ascend?

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Radiology Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Columbus, IN 47201 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Free parking • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Record keeping • Direct patient care • Customer communication • Paid training • Patient scheduling systems • Anatomy knowledge • Coronal Polish Certificate • Dental office • Management • Dental assisting • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Interpersonal skills • Personal protective equipment (PPE) use • Treatment plan documentation • Image acquisition for patient care • Dental receptionist • Safety regulations • In-person customer service • Practice management software • HIPAA • Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures • Full-time • Greeting dental patients • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Patient safety • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • Infection Control Certification • Dental insurance • Chairside coronal polishing • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Paid time off • Dentrix • On-the-job training • Health information regulatory compliance • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Four handed dentistry • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • In-person • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Safety standard operating procedures • Managing patient records • Radiology • Communication skills • Radiology Certification • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Autoclaving