Experience Dental Assistant

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and energetic Experience Dental Assistant to join our dynamic dental team. This vital role involves providing exceptional chairside assistance, managing patient care, and ensuring smooth clinic operations. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for dentistry, a thorough understanding of clinical procedures, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of infection control and patient confidentiality. As an Experience Dental Assistant, you will play a key role in delivering comprehensive dental services in a fast-paced environment, supporting both general and specialized dentistry practices.

Duties

• Assist dentists during a variety of dental procedures including oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry with precision and confidence
• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments, setting up dental equipment, and ensuring all supplies are ready for patient care
• Take high-quality dental x-rays and medical imaging while adhering to infection prevention management protocols and aseptic techniques
• Manage patient records using electronic medical record (EMR) systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations
• Monitor vital signs and assess patient comfort before, during, and after procedures to promote optimal patient care
• Educate patients on oral health practices, post-treatment care instructions, and answer questions related to dental terminology and procedures
• Maintain clinical cleanliness by processing dental instruments according to sterilization procedures and infection control policies
• Support the dental receptionist with appointment scheduling, patient management software updates, and administrative tasks as needed
• Operate dental equipment including 3D scanners, dental chairs, and other clinical tools with proficiency
• Adhere strictly to healthcare infection prevention policies while practicing four-handed dentistry to optimize efficiency

Skills

• Extensive experience with EMR systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix for accurate documentation and record-keeping
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and clinical procedures across general dentistry specialties including oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry
• Proficiency in taking dental x-rays (including dental x-ray techniques) and medical imaging aligned with safety standards
• Expertise in dental instrument processing, sterilization procedures, and infection prevention management to ensure aseptic technique is maintained at all times
• Ability to perform chairside assisting with four-handed dentistry techniques for efficient patient flow
• Familiarity with healthcare regulations including HIPAA compliance for protecting patient information
• Excellent patient management skills with the ability to communicate effectively about treatment plans and oral health education
• Knowledge of dental equipment operation including 3D scanners and other advanced clinical tools
• Strong organizational skills for managing medical documentation and medical records accurately
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining clinical confidentiality policies

Join our team if you’re passionate about delivering top-tier dental care! We value energetic professionals dedicated to improving patient experiences through expert assistance, compassionate communication, and meticulous attention to detail. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your career within a supportive environment committed to excellence in healthcare.

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Patient scheduling systems • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Equipment safety procedures • Vital signs • Prosthodontics • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Image acquisition for patient care • Medical equipment operation • Dental receptionist • Safety regulations • In-person customer service • Oral surgery assistance experience • Practice management software • HIPAA • Client file management • Full-time • Care documentation • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Medical 3D scanning • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Endodontics • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Health information regulatory compliance • Health record tracking • Organizational skills • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Four handed dentistry • Medical equipment cleaning • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • Patient counseling • In-person • Clinical confidentiality policies • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Medical post-procedure instructions • Managing patient records • Radiology • Communication skills • Health education and counseling • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Office record organization