Dental Assistant

Job description:

Company Overview
The Burbank Dentist is a private, quality-oriented dental practice committed to providing exceptional oral healthcare services. Our focus is on delivering personalized care in a welcoming and professional environment, utilizing the latest dental technologies and techniques.

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Dental Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in dental assisting, with experience in various dental procedures and patient care. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic setting, supporting dentists and ensuring patients receive the highest standard of treatment while maintaining efficient clinic operations.

Duties

• Assist dentists during a wide range of dental procedures, including general dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and pediatric dentistry.
• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments, setting up necessary supplies, and ensuring an aseptic environment in accordance with infection control protocols.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (X-ray) using digital imaging systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Manage patient records and documentation accurately within electronic medical record (EMR) systems while adhering to HIPAA regulations for patient privacy.
• Perform chairside assisting with vital signs measurement, medical imaging, and providing support during complex procedures like 3D scanning.
• Maintain inventory of dental supplies, order materials as needed, and ensure all equipment is functioning properly.
• Support administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and coordinating with the dental reception team to enhance patient experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant within a clinical setting, preferably with knowledge of general dentistry, pediatrics, prosthodontics, and endodontics.
• Proficiency in EMR systems such as Dentrix.
• Strong understanding of infection control practices, aseptic technique, and dental terminology.
• Knowledge of medical documentation, medical coding, and handling medical records in compliance with HIPAA standards.
• Ability to perform X-ray procedures safely while maintaining patient comfort; certification in radiography is required.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain procedures clearly to patients of all ages. Must be proficient in English; Armenian-speaking candidates preferred.
• Knowledge of anatomy relevant to dentistry enhances patient care delivery. Join our team at The Burbank Dentist to contribute your expertise in creating healthy smiles while advancing your career in a supportive and professional environment!
• Armenian-speaking candidates preferred.

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Pay: $25.27 - $30.43 per hour

Expected hours: 18.0 – 36.0 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Equipment safety procedures • Vital signs • Prosthodontics • Part-time • Digital imaging • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Image acquisition for patient care • Dental receptionist • HIPAA • Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Medical coding guidelines • Care documentation • English • Clinic experience • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Medical 3D scanning • Healthcare practice inventory management • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Endodontics • Paid time off • Electronic health record (EHR) management for billing and coding • Healthcare privacy protection • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Pediatrics • Health information regulatory compliance • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • In-person • Pediatric dentistry • Clinical documentation standards • Patient education • Managing patient records • Radiology • Ordering supplies • Communication skills • Armenian • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling