Dental Assistant

Job Overview

Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant and become a vital part of delivering exceptional patient care! In this energetic role, you will support dentists during various procedures, manage patient flow, and ensure the clinic operates smoothly and efficiently. Your expertise in dental assisting, infection control, and patient management will help create a welcoming environment where patients feel cared for and confident in their oral health journey. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, supportive setting dedicated to excellence in general dentistry and pediatric dentistry.

Duties

• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments, setting up dental equipment, and ensuring all tools are ready for procedures
• Assist dentists chairside during examinations, restorations, oral surgeries, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry treatments
• Take and develop dental X-rays and 3D scans while adhering to infection prevention management protocols
• Manage patient records using electronic medical record (EMR) systems such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in line with HIPAA regulations
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, post-treatment care, and dental terminology to promote optimal health outcomes
• Perform dental instrument processing including sterilization procedures following aseptic techniques and infection control standards
• Monitor vital signs when necessary and assist with medical documentation to support comprehensive patient care

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant or in a similar dental clinic environment with knowledge of general dentistry procedures
• Familiarity with dental assisting tools, dental equipment, dental sterilization procedures, and infection prevention management
• Proficiency in dental software such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft; experience with patient management software is a plus
• Strong understanding of dental terminology, anatomy knowledge, and clinical confidentiality policies
• Ability to perform X-ray imaging accurately while maintaining radiation safety standards; certification in dental x-ray is preferred
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients of all ages, including pediatrics and those requiring specialized care like oral surgery or endodontics
• Knowledge of healthcare infection prevention and control expertise along with aseptic techniques to ensure safety for patients and staff

Join us to make a difference in our patients’ lives by providing compassionate care through your expertise in dental assisting. We are committed to supporting your professional growth while fostering a positive work environment where teamwork and excellence thrive!

Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Diagnostic imaging equipment • Direct patient care • Oral hygiene • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Vital signs • HIPAA compliance • Prosthodontics • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Surgical instrument organization • Radiation Health & Safety Certification • Safety regulations • Working with pediatric populations • Oral surgery assistance experience • Practice management software • HIPAA • Full-time • Care documentation • Clinic experience • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Medical 3D scanning • Patient safety • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Records management • Endodontics • Paid time off • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Pediatrics • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • In-person • Clinical confidentiality policies • Pediatric dentistry • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Communication skills • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Radiation protection measures