Dental Assistant

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Dental Assistant - II to join our dynamic dental team. In this vital role, you will support dentists during patient procedures, manage clinical workflows, and ensure the highest standards of patient care and safety. Your expertise in dental assisting, infection control, and patient management will contribute to a positive dental experience for every patient. This position offers an exciting opportunity for growth within a patient-centered environment committed to excellence in general and dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists chairside during a variety of dental procedures, including oral surgery, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry.
• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment following strict infection prevention management protocols.
• Take and develop dental X-rays and 3D scans using advanced medical imaging technology while adhering to dental x-ray safety standards.
• Manage patient records accurately using electronic medical record (EMR) (Dentrix, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Collect vital signs and medical history information to support comprehensive patient care.
• Provide excellent patient care by explaining procedures, answering questions, and ensuring comfort throughout treatment.
• Maintain clinical confidentiality policies while managing medical documentation and records securely.
• Support dental reception duties by scheduling appointments, managing patient flow with patient management software, and handling general inquiries.
• Follow dental sterilization procedures meticulously to uphold infection control standards and aseptic techniques.
• Assist with clinical procedures involving oral surgery, prosthodontics, or other specialties as needed.
• Support the use of dental equipment including intraoral cameras, digital X-ray machines, and a four-handed dentistry setup for efficient workflow.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant in a busy dental clinic environment with knowledge of general dentistry practices.
• Familiarity with systems such as Dentrix; experience with patient management software is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of dental terminology, anatomy knowledge, and medical terminology relevant to dental care.
• Proficiency in taking X-rays (including dental X-ray and 3D scanner technology) and performing oral surgery assistance.
• Knowledge of infection prevention management including sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and healthcare infection control expertise.
• Ability to perform chairside assisting with four-handed dentistry techniques efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills to support patient care and collaborate effectively with the team.
• Certification in Dental Assisting (such as CDA or RDA) is preferred; additional certifications in radiography or infection control are advantageous.
• Commitment to maintaining clinical confidentiality policies while handling sensitive medical records and documentation.

Join us to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives by providing exceptional dental care in a vibrant team environment!

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Customer communication • Patient scheduling systems • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Patient question and concern management • Equipment safety procedures • Vital signs • Prosthodontics • Digital imaging • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Pre-examination patient preparation • Image acquisition for patient care • Dental receptionist • Client inquiry handling • In-person customer service • Oral surgery assistance experience • Practice management software • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Care documentation • Clinic experience • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Intraoral cameras • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • Infection Control Certification • 401(k) • Patient history taking • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Records management • Paid time off • Registered Dental Assistant • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Intraoral scanners • Pediatrics • Health information regulatory compliance • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Four handed dentistry • Operating medical imaging equipment • Dental Assisting • In-person • Employee discount • Clinical confidentiality policies • Pediatric dentistry • Documentation Handling • Patient education • Oral surgery • Managing patient records • Radiology • Communication skills • Certified Dental Assistant • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling