Dental Assistant

Job Summary

Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant, where your enthusiasm and expertise will directly enhance patient care and clinical efficiency. In this vital role, you will assist dentists during procedures, manage patient flow, and ensure the highest standards of infection control and sterilization. We have a brand new Steri and an on call OSHA expert. Your proactive approach will contribute to creating a welcoming environment for patients of all ages, especially in pediatric dentistry and oral surgery settings. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced, supportive environment dedicated to excellence in general dentistry. WE are a "5 Star" practice, as recognized by WASHINGTONIAN AND BETHESDA MAGAZINE.

Web site: johndds.net

Duties

• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing dental instruments and ensuring all equipment is functioning properly in accordance with dental sterilization procedures and infection prevention management policies.
• Assist dentists chairside during a variety of procedures including oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry, providing four-handed dentistry support for efficiency.
• Take and develop dental x-rays and Itero scans using advanced medical imaging technology while adhering to dental x-ray safety protocols.
• Manage patient records accurately in Dentrix, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations for clinical confidentiality policies.
• Collect vital signs and medical documentation from patients to support comprehensive healthcare delivery.
• Educate patients on oral health practices, post-treatment care, and explain dental terminology clearly to foster understanding and comfort.
• Support patient management software systems to schedule appointments, follow up on treatments, and streamline patient flow for optimal clinic operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant with knowledge of dental assisting techniques including chairside assisting, dental instrument processing, and infection control procedures.
• Familiarity with Dentrix, along with proficiency in dental x-ray technology and medical imaging tools.
• Strong understanding of dental terminology, anatomy knowledge, and clinical confidentiality policies aligned with healthcare regulations like HIPAA.
• Ability to perform dental sterilization procedures accurately while maintaining aseptic technique standards.
• Experience supporting pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, prosthodontics, Invisalign, or general dentistry is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients of all ages and coordinate with the dental team.
• Certification in radiography or X-ray licensing preferred; ongoing professional development in infection prevention management is a plus.

Join us in delivering exceptional patient care through your dedication to clinical excellence! This role offers a vibrant work environment where your skills are valued and your professional growth is supported every step of the way.

Pay: $26.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 34.0 – 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Patient scheduling systems • Anatomy knowledge • Hand hygiene • Dental office • Patient flow optimization • Vital signs • Prosthodontics • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Personal protective equipment (PPE) use • Image acquisition for patient care • Safety regulations • Service scheduling • In-person customer service • Working with pediatric populations • Oral surgery assistance experience • Practice management software • HIPAA • Full-time • Care documentation • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Records management • Endodontics • Dentrix • Intraoral scanners • Pediatrics • Health information regulatory compliance • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Ultrasonic cleaning infection control method • Four handed dentistry • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • In-person • Clinical confidentiality policies • Pediatric dentistry • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Safety standard operating procedures • Managing patient records • Radiology • Surface decontamination • On call • Communication skills • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Autoclaving