Dental Assistant

Job Overview

Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and supporting our dental professionals. This energetic position involves assisting with clinical procedures, managing patient records, and ensuring the smooth operation of the dental practice. If you are passionate about healthcare, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and possess a keen eye for detail, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in dentistry. Paid internship positions are available for those eager to gain hands-on experience and grow within the field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing dental instruments and ensuring all equipment is functional and ready for procedures
• Assist dentists during various treatments, including general dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry
• Take and develop dental x-rays using advanced imaging technology such as 3D scanners and dental x-ray machines while maintaining strict infection control standards
• Manage patient records using electronic medical record (EMR) systems like Eaglesoft, Dentrix, and patient management software to ensure accuracy and confidentiality
• Provide patient care by taking vital signs, explaining procedures, and addressing patient questions with professionalism and empathy
• Follow infection prevention management protocols including aseptic techniques and dental sterilization procedures to ensure clinical confidentiality policies are upheld
• Support administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, verifying insurance information, and assisting the dental receptionist with patient management

Skills

• Proficiency in EMR systems such as Eaglesoft, Dentrix, and other patient management software
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and clinical procedures across various specialties including pediatric dentistry and oral surgery
• Experience with dental equipment operation including X-ray machines, 3D scanners, and sterilization tools
• Skilled in chairside assisting techniques like four-handed dentistry and instrument passing to enhance efficiency during procedures
• Familiarity with infection control standards aligned with healthcare infection prevention and control expertise
• Ability to accurately process dental instruments and medical imaging while adhering to aseptic techniques
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients of all ages, especially pediatrics, ensuring comfort and understanding throughout treatment

Embark on a rewarding career where your dedication to patient care makes a real difference. We value energetic professionals committed to maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence while fostering a welcoming environment for our patients.

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 36.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-the-job training
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Diagnostic imaging equipment • Paid training • Patient scheduling systems • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Patient question and concern management • Medical documentation • Vital signs • Prosthodontics • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Image acquisition for patient care • Medical equipment operation • Dental receptionist • In-person customer service • Working with pediatric populations • Oral surgery assistance experience • Practice management software • Full-time • Operating room preparation • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Medical 3D scanning • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental terminology • Emotional support for patients • Disinfection procedures • Records management • Endodontics • Paid time off • Dentrix • On-the-job training • Eaglesoft • Pediatrics • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Four handed dentistry • Operating medical imaging equipment • In-person • Employee discount • Clinical confidentiality policies • Pediatric dentistry • Patient education • Managing patient records • Radiology • Opportunities for advancement • Communication skills • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Paid sick time