Dental Assistant

Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant

Duties

• Assist dentists chairside during a variety of procedures including general dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and pediatric dentistry treatments.
• Prepare treatment rooms with necessary instruments, materials, and supplies, ensuring all equipment is sterilized and ready for use.
• Take dental X-rays using digital imaging systems such as 3D scanners and medical imaging tools while adhering to strict HIPAA guidelines for patient privacy.
• Manage patient records within EMR (Electronic Medical Records) system Open Dental
• Perform vital signs assessments and monitor patient comfort throughout procedures, applying aseptic techniques and infection control protocols diligently.
• Support administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, answering phones as a dental receptionist, and managing medical records with precision.
• Maintain a clean, organized clinic environment following infection control standards and OSHA regulations to ensure safety for staff and patients alike.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Dental Assistant in a busy dental clinic environment with knowledge of general dentistry procedures.
• Strong understanding of dental terminology, anatomy knowledge, infection control practices, and aseptic techniques.
• Ability to operate dental equipment including X-ray machines, 3D scanners, and other medical imaging devices safely and effectively.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate seamlessly with dental teams and provide compassionate care to pediatric patients when needed.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure compliance with patient privacy standards at all times. Join us to be part of a vibrant team dedicated to improving oral health through compassionate care and cutting-edge technology!

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least 1 year of dental assistant experience? It is mandatory.
• The salary ranges from $21-$23 based on the experience

Work Location: In person

OSHA (regulatory compliance area) • Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Paid training • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Vital signs • Maintaining an organized workspace • Prosthodontics • Digital imaging • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Image acquisition for patient care • Medical equipment operation • Dental receptionist • Safety regulations • In-person customer service • Working with pediatric populations • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Operating room preparation • Clinic experience • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental insurance • Dental terminology • Endodontics • Paid time off • Intraoral scanners • Pediatrics • Health information regulatory compliance • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Four handed dentistry • Operating medical imaging equipment • In-person • Employee discount • 1 year • Phone call management • Clean workspace maintenance • Clinical confidentiality policies • Pediatric dentistry • Managing patient records • Radiology • Communication skills • Open Dental • Medical receptionist • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Healthcare facilities housekeeping