Dental Assistant

Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Dental Assistant to join our reputable dental practice. The ideal candidate will support the clinical team by providing exceptional patient care, assisting with procedures, and ensuring smooth daily operations. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about dental health and eager to grow within a dynamic environment that emphasizes infection control, patient comfort, and professional development. Prior experience with EMR systems such as Eaglesoft, Dentrix, or Epic is preferred.

Duties

• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and ensuring all necessary supplies are available.
• Assist dentists during various procedures including restorative, endodontic, prosthodontic, and pediatric dentistry treatments.
• Take and develop dental X-rays while adhering to aseptic techniques and radiation safety protocols. Will provide certification class if needed.
• Record vital signs and medical history information accurately in electronic health records (EHR) systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix.
• Manage patient flow efficiently by greeting patients, updating medical records, and scheduling appointments as a dental receptionist when needed.
• Perform chairside assisting with four-handed dentistry techniques to enhance procedure efficiency.
• Educate patients on oral health care practices and post-treatment instructions.
• Maintain infection control standards through proper sterilization procedures and adherence to OSHA guidelines.
• Operate advanced dental imaging equipment including 3D scanners and medical imaging devices for comprehensive diagnostics.
• Support the dental team with administrative tasks related to medical coding, documentation, and record keeping in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Assist in the management of dental supplies inventory and ensure compliance with safety protocols.

Skills

• Knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and various specialties including pediatric dentistry, endodontics, prosthodontics, and general dentistry.
• Experience with X-ray techniques, and other medical imaging tools used in modern dental practices.
• Strong understanding of infection control practices and aseptic techniques to ensure patient safety.
• Ability to perform chairside assisting efficiently using four-handed dentistry methods. Will train motivated candidate
• Excellent communication skills for patient education and team collaboration.
• Ability to handle medical documentation accurately including coding for insurance opurposes.
• This position is an excellentseeking a rewarding career in dental healthcare that combines clinical expertise with compassionate patient interaction. Prior experience in a dental clinic environment is preferred but not mandatory; training will be provided for the right candidate committed to professional growth within our practice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) 2% match
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance

Work Location: In person

Diagnostic imaging equipment • Record keeping • Direct patient care • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Vital signs • Prosthodontics • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Achieving HIPAA compliance • Image acquisition for patient care • Radiation Health & Safety Certification • Dental receptionist • Safety regulations • In-person customer service • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Greeting dental patients • Care documentation • Clinic experience • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Healthcare practice inventory management • Dependent care reimbursement • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Medical coding experience in outpatient clinics • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • Flexible spending account • Hospital radiation policies • One-on-one patient counseling • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Endodontics • Paid time off • Electronic health record (EHR) management for billing and coding • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Uniform allowance • Intraoral scanners • Pediatrics • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Four handed dentistry • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient counseling • 401(k) matching • 401(k) 2% match • In-person • Employee discount • Pediatric dentistry • Clinical documentation standards • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Safety standard operating procedures • Managing patient records • Professional development assistance • Radiology • Communication skills • Flexible schedule • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Retirement plan • Dental clinic experience • Paid sick time • Radiation protection measures