Dental Assistant

Job Summary

Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant, where your enthusiasm and clinical expertise will help deliver exceptional patient care in a fast-paced, friendly environment. In this vital role, you will support dentists by preparing treatment areas, assisting during procedures, and ensuring patients feel comfortable and cared for throughout their visit. Your dedication to infection prevention, clinical accuracy, and patient management will contribute to the overall success of our practice. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and more.

Duties

• Prepare treatment rooms with dental instruments, supplies, and equipment ensuring all tools are sterilized and ready for use according to dental sterilization procedures and infection control protocols.
• Assist dentists during a variety of procedures including oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry with four-handed dentistry techniques to optimize efficiency.
• Take high-quality dental x-rays and manage medical imaging processes while adhering to HIPAA regulations for patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Manage patient records using electronic medical records (EMR) systems such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft; document medical history, vital signs, and treatment notes accurately.
• Provide patient care by explaining procedures, answering questions about dental terminology and treatment plans, and ensuring comfort throughout visits.
• Perform dental instrument processing tasks including sterilization, disinfection, and proper handling of dental equipment to maintain aseptic techniques.
• Support administrative tasks such as greeting patients as a dental receptionist, scheduling appointments via patient management software, and managing medical documentation efficiently.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a dental clinic environment with knowledge of general dentistry procedures.
• Proficiency in dental assisting techniques including chairside assisting and dental instrument processing.
• Familiarity with dental x-ray technology and ability to operate X-ray equipment safely while following infection prevention management policies.
• Experience using EMR systems like Dentrix or Eaglesoft for accurate medical records management.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations related to clinical confidentiality policies and medical documentation standards.
• Strong understanding of dental terminology, anatomy knowledge, and clinical procedures across specialties such as oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry.
• Ability to perform dental sterilization procedures effectively while maintaining infection control standards.
• Excellent communication skills to support patient care and collaborate with team members in a fast-paced setting.

Join us in making a difference by providing top-tier dental care! We value energetic professionals dedicated to continuous learning and delivering compassionate service while maintaining the highest standards of infection prevention and clinical excellence. This paid role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to advance their career in the vibrant field of dentistry!

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance

Work Location: In person

Collaborate with healthcare professionals • Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Record keeping • Patient scheduling systems • Anatomy knowledge • Continuing education credits • Dental office • Vital signs • Prosthodontics • Dental care patient counseling • Electronic health records (EHR) management • Preparing dental treatment areas • Image acquisition for patient care • Dental receptionist • In-person customer service • Oral surgery assistance experience • HIPAA • Full-time • Operating room preparation • Care documentation • Clinic experience • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Patient history taking • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Endodontics • Paid time off • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Uniform allowance • Pediatrics • Health information regulatory compliance • Dental equipment • Four handed dentistry • Operating medical imaging equipment • In-person • Handling patient inquiries • Employee discount • Clinical confidentiality policies • Pediatric dentistry • Clinical documentation standards • Patient education • Managing patient records • Radiology • Communication skills • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling