Dental Assistant

Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated and skilled part time Dental Assistant to join our dynamic dental practice on TUESDAY and FRIDAY. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in providing exceptional patient care while assisting the dental team in delivering high-quality services. This position requires a strong understanding of dental procedures, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Duties

• Assist dentists during examinations and procedures, ensuring smooth workflow through effective chairside assisting techniques.
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms, ensuring all necessary instruments and materials are sterilized and ready for use.
• Take dental X-rays while adhering to safety protocols and regulations.
• Record patient medical histories, vital signs, and other relevant information in Eaglesoft.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
• Manage infection control protocols to maintain a safe and sterile environment.
• Support the front office with dental receptionist duties when needed, including scheduling appointments and managing patient records.
• Utilize 3D scanners for imaging as required in various dental procedures.
• Assist in various specialties including pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and general dentistry.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant with familiarity in chairside assisting, dental terminology, and aseptic techniques.
• Knowledge of EMR systems; experience with Eaglesoft is preferred.
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations to ensure patient confidentiality.
• Experience with medical documentation, coding, and records management is advantageous.
• Familiarity with pediatric dentistry practices is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy related to dental health and infection control measures.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact positively with patients of all ages.
• Ability to multitask effectively while maintaining attention to detail in a busy clinical setting. Join our team where you can make a difference in patients' lives while advancing your career in the dental field!

Pay: From $26.00 per hour

Ability to Commute:

• Medford, MA 02155 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Medford, MA 02155: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Diagnostic imaging equipment • Record keeping • Direct patient care • Oral hygiene • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Vital signs • Prosthodontics • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Electronic health records (EHR) management • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Pre-examination patient preparation • Dental receptionist • Safety regulations • Medical coding • Working with pediatric populations • HIPAA • Care documentation • Imaging studies • Mid-level • Patient safety • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • Patient history taking • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Endodontics • Eaglesoft • Intraoral scanners • Pediatrics • Health information regulatory compliance • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • Medical assisting • In-person • Clinical confidentiality policies • Pediatric dentistry • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Safety standard operating procedures • Managing patient records • Communication skills • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling