Registered Dental Assistant

Job Overview:

We are seeking a friendly, reliable, and motivated Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join our single-doctor practice. In this vital role, you will provide exceptional chairside assistance, ensure clinical efficiency, and uphold the highest standards of patient care. Your expertise in dental procedures, infection control, and patient communication will contribute to creating a welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable and confident in their dental experience. This position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills within a high quality, patient-centered, welcoming, and professional environment.

Duties:

• Assist the dentist during a variety of dental procedures including general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, and prosthodontics.
• Prepare treatment rooms with necessary instruments and materials, ensuring all equipment is sterilized and ready for use according to infection prevention management protocols.
• Take dental x-rays.
• Manage dental instrument processing and sterilization procedures to maintain clinical confidentiality policies and infection control standards.
• Record detailed documentation, update electronic health records using Open Dental.
• Work well with others in the office and support them when needed.
• Order and stock back office supplies, always maintaining a back-stock.

Requirements:

• Valid state licensure.
• Previous dental experience.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to operate dental X-ray equipment while following all safety protocols.
• Strong understanding of dental terminology, anatomy, and medical terminology relevant to dentistry.
• Experience with dental sterilization procedures and infection control practices.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to support patients through their treatment journey effectively.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team-oriented environment while maintaining attention to detail in clinical tasks.
• Positive attitude and good interpersonal skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Supportive and friendly work environment
• Consistent part-time schedule

If you are passionate about patient care and looking to join a welcoming dental practice, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing

Work Location: In person

Office supply management • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Direct patient care • Profit sharing • Anatomy knowledge • Teamwork • Dental office • HIPAA compliance • Prosthodontics • Part-time • Preparing dental treatment areas • Safety regulations • Maintaining patient confidentiality • Oral surgery assistance experience • HIPAA • Operating room preparation • Care documentation • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Preparing medical treatment area • 401(k) • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Endodontics • Paid time off • Registered Dental Assistant • Clinical documentation • Office supply ordering • Dental equipment • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • Inventory replenishment • 401(k) matching • In-person • Employee discount • Pediatric dentistry • EFDA Certification • Oral surgery • Safety standard operating procedures • Managing patient records • Communication skills • Open Dental • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling