Dental Assistant

Overview

Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant and play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and supporting our clinical operations. This energetic position offers the opportunity to work closely with dentists and patients, ensuring smooth procedures and a welcoming environment. As a Dental Assistant, you will be instrumental in maintaining clinical excellence, managing patient interactions, and supporting infection prevention protocols. We are committed to fostering a positive workplace where your skills contribute directly to improving oral health and patient experiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during a variety of dental procedures, including general dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry.
• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing dental instruments, setting up necessary equipment, and ensuring all tools are ready for use.
• Take and develop dental X-rays, including intraoral and extraoral images, using dental imaging technology such as 3D scanners when applicable.
• Manage patient records accurately within electronic medical records (EMR) systems like Eaglesoft or Dentrix while adhering to HIPAA and clinical confidentiality policies.
• Perform chairside assisting with four-handed dentistry techniques to enhance efficiency and patient comfort.
• Conduct vital signs assessments and document medical documentation with precision to support comprehensive patient care.
• Ensure strict infection prevention management by following dental sterilization procedures, aseptic techniques, and infection control standards.
• Educate patients on oral health practices, post-treatment care, and explain dental terminology clearly to foster understanding.
• Support the dental reception area by managing patient management software, scheduling appointments, and handling administrative duties as needed.

Skills

• Proficiency with dental software such as Eaglesoft, Dentrix, or other patient management systems.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy knowledge, and clinical procedures across various specialties like endodontics and prosthodontics.
• Experience with dental equipment operation including X-ray machines, 3D scanners, and other diagnostic tools.
• Expertise in infection control protocols, dental sterilization procedures, aseptic techniques, and healthcare infection prevention standards.
• Ability to perform dental instrument processing efficiently while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.
• Excellent communication skills for effective patient management and collaboration within the dental team.
• Familiarity with medical terminology relevant to dentistry and general healthcare practices.
• Demonstrated ability to handle medical documentation accurately while respecting patient privacy laws such as HIPAA.

Join us in creating healthier smiles through dedicated patient care and professional excellence! This paid position offers comprehensive training opportunities to enhance your skills in a fast-paced yet supportive environment focused on growth and community impact.

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Paid training • Patient scheduling systems • Anatomy knowledge • Teamwork • Dental office • Vital signs • HIPAA compliance • Prosthodontics • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical equipment operation • Dental receptionist • In-person customer service • Oral surgery assistance experience • Practice management software • HIPAA • Full-time • Operating room preparation • Care documentation • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Endodontics • Paid time off • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Diagnostic instrument sterilization and handling • Clinical assessment documentation • Intraoral scanners • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Four handed dentistry • Medical equipment cleaning • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • Vision insurance • In-person • Clinical confidentiality policies • Pediatric dentistry • Documentation Handling • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Communication skills • Entry level