Experience dental assistant

Overview

Position needed for Tuesdays and Thrusdays for now. Join our dynamic dental team as an Experienced Dental Assistant and play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and supporting our clinical operations. This energetic position is perfect for a skilled professional eager to utilize their comprehensive dental assisting expertise in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment. You will be instrumental in ensuring smooth clinical workflows, maintaining strict infection control standards, and providing outstanding support to both patients and the dental team. We are committed to fostering a positive work atmosphere where your experience and dedication are recognized and valued.

Duties

• Assist dentists during a variety of dental procedures, including general dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry
• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments, setting up dental equipment, and ensuring all supplies are ready for procedures
• Take and develop dental radiographs (X-ray), including digital imaging using advanced medical imaging technology such as 3D scanners
• Manage patient records accurately using patient management software like Eaglesoft or Dentrix while ensuring compliance with HIPAA and clinical confidentiality policies
• Perform chairside assisting with four-handed dentistry techniques to enhance efficiency and patient comfort
• Conduct vital signs assessments and medical documentation to support comprehensive patient care
• Maintain infection prevention management by adhering to dental sterilization procedures, aseptic techniques, and infection control protocols
• Process dental instruments efficiently, ensuring proper sterilization and handling according to infection control standards
• Support patient education by explaining procedures, post-treatment care instructions, and answering questions with clarity and professionalism
• Collaborate seamlessly with the dental reception team to manage appointments, patient flow, and administrative tasks

Skills

• Proven experience with EMR systems such as Eaglesoft, Dentrix, or similar patient management software
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and clinical procedures across various specialties including pediatric dentistry and oral surgery
• Expertise in dental x-ray techniques, medical imaging technology, and dental instrument processing
• Familiarity with healthcare infection prevention and control practices including aseptic technique and sterilization procedures
• Excellent communication skills for effective patient management and team collaboration
• Ability to operate dental equipment confidently, including 3D scanners and other advanced diagnostic tools
• Knowledge of general dentistry workflows combined with proficiency in dental assisting duties such as chairside assisting and four-handed dentistry
• Commitment to maintaining clinical confidentiality policies in accordance with HIPAA regulations
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of patient care

Join us as an Experienced Dental Assistant where your expertise will directly impact patient experiences while supporting our mission to provide outstanding dental care. We offer a paid position that recognizes your skills and dedication—empowering you to grow professionally within a vibrant team committed to excellence.

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Vital signs • Prosthodontics • Part-time • Digital imaging • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Image acquisition for patient care • Medical equipment operation • Dental receptionist • In-person customer service • Oral surgery assistance experience • Practice management software • HIPAA • Operating room preparation • Care documentation • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Preparing medical treatment area • Schedule management • One-on-one patient counseling • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Records management • Endodontics • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Clinical assessment documentation • Intraoral scanners • Pediatrics • Health information regulatory compliance • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Four handed dentistry • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • In-person • Clinical confidentiality policies • Pediatric dentistry • Documentation Handling • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Radiology • Communication skills • Physical assessments • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling