Dental Assistant

Overview

Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant and be a vital part of delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced, friendly environment! In this role, you will support dentists during clinical procedures, manage patient flow, and ensure the highest standards of infection control and clinical confidentiality. Your enthusiasm and attention to detail will help create a positive experience for every patient while maintaining smooth daily operations. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and more.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing dental instruments and ensuring all equipment is functioning properly according to dental sterilization procedures and infection prevention management policies.
• Assist dentists chairside during various procedures including oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry, providing necessary instruments and materials promptly.
• Take and develop dental x-rays and medical imaging using advanced equipment such as 3D scanners while adhering to dental x-ray safety protocols.
• Manage patient records accurately using patient management software like Eaglesoft or Dentrix, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and clinical confidentiality policies.
• Support patient care by taking vital signs, reviewing medical history, and explaining procedures clearly using dental terminology that patients can understand.
• Handle administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering patient inquiries as a dental receptionist, and managing medical documentation efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and organized clinical environment by following dental instrument processing protocols and ensuring all dental equipment is properly sterilized and stored.

Requirements

• Proven experience working in a dental clinic setting with knowledge of general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, or similar specialties.
• Proficiency in EMR systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix for managing electronic health records.
• Strong understanding of infection control practices including aseptic technique and healthcare infection prevention and control expertise.
• Ability to operate dental equipment including X-ray machines, 3D scanners, and other clinical tools safely and effectively.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, medical terminology, and anatomy relevant to dental assisting roles.
• Excellent communication skills to support patient management and team collaboration.
• Certification in Dental Assisting preferred; familiarity with medical documentation standards is advantageous.

Join us to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives while advancing your career in a supportive environment that values your skills!

Pay: $21.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Diagnostic imaging equipment • Direct patient care • Patient scheduling systems • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Vital signs • Prosthodontics • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Achieving HIPAA compliance • Surgical instrument organization • Pre-examination patient preparation • Image acquisition for patient care • Medical equipment operation • Dental receptionist • In-person customer service • Oral surgery assistance experience • Practice management software • HIPAA • Full-time • Care documentation • Clinic experience • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental insurance • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Records management • Endodontics • Paid time off • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Intraoral scanners • Pediatrics • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Medical equipment cleaning • Operating medical imaging equipment • Dental Assisting • In-person • Handling patient inquiries • Clinical confidentiality policies • Pediatric dentistry • Clinical documentation standards • Patient education • Safety standard operating procedures • Managing patient records • Communication skills • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Dental clinic experience