Dental Assistant

Job Summary

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 clinical procedures, manage patient interactions, and ensure the smooth operation of our dental practice. Your enthusiasm and attention to detail will help create a welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable and cared for. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced, health-focused setting while making a positive impact on patients’ oral health.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing and organizing dental instruments and equipment according to infection prevention management protocols.
• Assist dentists during various procedures, including oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry, using chairside assisting techniques.
• Take and develop dental X-rays and 3D scans, ensuring proper positioning and safety measures in line with dental x-ray safety standards.
• Manage patient records by updating medical documentation, medical records, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations for clinical confidentiality policies.
• Provide patient care by explaining procedures, managing patient comfort, taking vital signs, and answering questions about treatments.
• Operate patient management software such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix to schedule appointments, update records, and facilitate efficient workflow.
• Maintain dental sterilization procedures and infection control standards to ensure a safe environment for staff and patients.
• Support the dental team with administrative duties as a dental receptionist when needed, including greeting patients and managing appointment schedules.

Skills

• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR systems).
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and medical terminology relevant to dentistry.
• Experience with dental equipment operation, including X-ray machines, intraoral cameras, and 3D scanners.
• Expertise in infection prevention management, aseptic technique, and dental sterilization procedures.
• Ability to perform dental instrument processing efficiently while adhering to infection control protocols.
• Skilled in chairside assisting across various specialties like oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry.
• Excellent patient management skills with a focus on patient care and comfort.
• Knowledge of healthcare infection prevention and control practices aligned with clinical confidentiality policies.

Join us in creating healthier smiles! We value energetic professionals who are committed to excellence in general dentistry and specialized fields alike. This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care and technical expertise.

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flextime
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Paid training • Patient scheduling systems • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Patient question and concern management • Equipment safety procedures • Vital signs • Prosthodontics • Surgery • Preparing dental treatment areas • Pre-examination patient preparation • Medical equipment operation • Dental receptionist • Safety regulations • In-person customer service • Oral surgery assistance experience • Practice management software • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Care documentation • Assisting medical staff • Intraoral cameras • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Records management • Endodontics • Paid time off • Flextime • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Intraoral scanners • Pediatrics • Health information regulatory compliance • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Operating medical imaging equipment • 401(k) matching • In-person • Clinical confidentiality policies • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Clinical documentation standards • Patient education • Managing patient records • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Retirement plan • Autoclaving