Dental Assistant

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Dental Assistant to join our dynamic dental team! In this vital role, you will provide exceptional patient care by assisting the dentist during procedures, managing clinical operations, and ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow. Your enthusiasm and attention to detail will help create a welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable and confident in their dental experience. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced, patient-centered setting while supporting overall practice excellence.

Duties

• Assist the dentist with a variety of clinical procedures including oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry.
• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing dental instruments and ensuring all equipment is functioning properly according to infection prevention management protocols.
• Take and develop dental X-rays using dental x-ray equipment and digital imaging technology such as 3D scanners.
• Manage patient records accurately within electronic medical record (EMR) systems like Eaglesoft or Dentrix, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and clinical confidentiality policies.
• Perform chairside assisting with four-handed dentistry techniques to enhance efficiency during patient care.
• Take vital signs and medical history documentation to support comprehensive patient management and safety.
• Support patient management by explaining procedures, answering questions, and providing excellent patient care throughout their visit.

Skills

• Proficiency in dental terminology, medical terminology, and anatomy knowledge relevant to dental procedures.
• Experience with dental sterilization procedures, infection control practices, aseptic technique, and healthcare infection prevention standards.
• Familiarity with dental equipment including X-ray machines, endodontic tools, prosthodontic devices, and 3D scanners.
• Ability to operate patient management software such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft efficiently.
• Strong understanding of general dentistry practices with additional expertise in pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and implant procedures.
• Excellent communication skills to coordinate effectively with patients, dentists, hygienists, and administrative staff including dental receptionists.
• Knowledge of medical documentation standards for accurate recording of medical records and clinical notes.

Join us as a Dental Assistant and become an integral part of a passionate team committed to delivering outstanding dental care! Your enthusiasm for helping others combined with your technical expertise will make a meaningful difference in our patients’ lives while advancing your career in the vibrant field of dentistry.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Diagnostic imaging equipment • Direct patient care • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Patient question and concern management • Vital signs • Prosthodontics • Part-time • Digital imaging • Preparing dental treatment areas • Achieving HIPAA compliance • Pre-examination patient preparation • In-person customer service • Oral surgery assistance experience • Practice management software • HIPAA • Full-time • Care documentation • Assisting medical staff • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental insurance • Patient history taking • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Clinical data entry • Endodontics • Paid time off • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Clinical assessment documentation • Intraoral scanners • Pediatrics • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Implantology • Four handed dentistry • Operating medical imaging equipment • In-person • Clinical confidentiality policies • Pediatric dentistry • Clinical documentation standards • Patient education • Oral surgery • Managing patient records • Communication skills • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Dental care patient education