Dental Assistant

Job Overview Join our team at Grafton Family Dental as a Dental Assistant to provide exceptional care and support to our patients. As a key member of our practice, you will assist in various dental procedures, ensuring a comfortable and efficient experience for all individuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during examinations and treatment procedures, following proper protocols and maintaining patient comfort.
• Prepare treatment rooms with necessary instruments and equipment for each patient visit.
• Take dental X-rays, ensuring high-quality images for accurate diagnosis.
• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures, utilizing knowledge of four-handed dentistry techniques.
• Maintain infection control protocols by sterilizing instruments and disinfecting treatment areas.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-operative care instructions.
• Record patient information and treatment plans in electronic health records
• Collaborate with the dental team to deliver comprehensive care in alignment with individualized treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in dental terminology and general dentistry procedures
• Experience with infection control practices to ensure a safe clinical environment.
• Familiarity with Eagle Soft or similar software for electronic health record management is preferred.
• Ability to perform four-handed dentistry efficiently to support the dentist during procedures.
• Previous experience in dental assisting or relevant certification is advantageous.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $27.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Collaborate with healthcare professionals • Radiologic imaging equipment operation • Patient comfort • Record keeping • Oral hygiene • Dental office • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Electronic health records (EHR) management • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Image acquisition for patient care • In-person customer service • Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures • Full-time • Assisting medical staff • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental terminology • Medical records • Paid time off • Eaglesoft • Dental equipment • Four handed dentistry • In-person • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Surface decontamination • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling