Dental Assistant

Job Overview Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant and become a vital part of delivering exceptional patient care! In this energetic role, you will support periodontists in providing comprehensive dental treatments, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining a smooth workflow within the clinic. Your expertise will help create a welcoming environment where patients feel confident and cared for from their first visit to their follow-up appointments. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a professional setting dedicated to promoting oral health and wellness.

Duties

• Assist periodontists during a variety of surgical and non-surgical procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms with necessary instruments and materials, ensuring all equipment is sterilized and organized according to infection control protocols
• Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays), including 3D scans when applicable, while adhering to HIPAA regulations for patient privacy
• Manage electronic medical records using OpenDental document treatment details accurately and efficiently
• Support patient check-in and check-out processes as a dental receptionist, including verifying insurance information and updating medical documentation
• Monitor vital signs and assist with medical imaging procedures to ensure patient safety during treatments
• Maintain aseptic techniques and proper infection control practices to uphold the highest standards of hygiene within the clinic
• Educate patients on oral health care, dental terminology, and post-treatment instructions to promote ongoing wellness

Experience

• Previous experience working in a surgical dental clinic environment is preferred but not mandatory; training will be provided for the right candidate
• Familiarity with dental assisting procedures such as chairside assisting and taking vital signs is highly desirable
• Knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and medical terminology enhances your ability to communicate effectively with team members and patients
• Experience with EMR systems like OpenDental is advantageous for managing digital records seamlessly
• Understanding of infection control standards, aseptic techniques, and sterilization processes is essential for maintaining a safe clinical environment
• Exposure to pediatric dentistry or working with diverse patient populations will be considered a plus

Join us in making a difference in patients’ lives by providing compassionate care with professionalism and enthusiasm. We value your skills and dedication as we work together to promote healthy smiles every day!

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • In-person patient registration • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Oral hygiene • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • HIPAA compliance • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Patient monitoring • Preparing dental treatment areas • Image acquisition for patient care • Medical insurance coverage verification • Dental receptionist • In-person customer service • Working with pediatric populations • Oral surgery assistance experience • Dental insurance • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Operating room preparation • Greeting dental patients • Care documentation • Clinic experience • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Diagnostic radiology • Medical 3D scanning • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Preparing medical treatment area • 401(k) • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Paid time off • Healthcare privacy protection • Pediatrics • Dental equipment • Operating medical imaging equipment • 401(k) matching • In-person • Patient charting • Pediatric dentistry • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Radiology • Open Dental • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Dental clinic experience • Autoclaving