Dental Assistant

Job Summary

Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant and become 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 safety. Your energetic approach and attention to detail will help create a comfortable experience for every patient while maintaining efficient clinic operations. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in general dentistry and expand your expertise in advanced dental technologies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms with dental instruments, supplies, and equipment, ensuring all tools are sterilized and ready for use according to infection prevention management protocols.
• Assist dentists chairside during various procedures such as restorations, extractions, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry.
• Take and develop dental X-ray images using digital imaging systems like Eaglesoft or Dentrix to assist in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Manage patient records by updating medical documentation, medical records, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations for clinical confidentiality policies.
• Provide patient care by taking vital signs, explaining procedures, and offering post-treatment instructions to promote comfort and understanding.
• Operate dental equipment including 3D scanners, dental x-ray machines, and other clinical tools while maintaining proper aseptic techniques.
• Support administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments with patient management software and assisting the dental receptionist with patient check-in/out processes.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant or in a similar role within a dental clinic environment.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, medical terminology, and anatomy relevant to dentistry.
• Proficiency with EMR systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix for managing patient information efficiently.
• Strong understanding of infection control protocols including dental sterilization procedures and healthcare infection prevention practices.
• Ability to perform X-ray procedures accurately while adhering to radiation safety standards.
• Familiarity with dental assisting techniques like four-handed dentistry and chairside assisting to enhance workflow efficiency.
• Excellent communication skills to educate patients about oral health care and treatment plans effectively.

Join us in making a difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care and technical excellence! This is a paid opportunity designed for motivated individuals eager to grow their career in general dentistry while supporting our mission of providing outstanding oral health services.

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Patient scheduling systems • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Equipment safety procedures • Vital signs • Prosthodontics • Digital imaging • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Image acquisition for patient care • Medical equipment operation • Dental receptionist • Safety regulations • In-person customer service • Oral surgery assistance experience • Practice management software • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Operating room preparation • Care documentation • Clinic experience • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental insurance • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Records management • Endodontics • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Intraoral scanners • Health information regulatory compliance • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Four handed dentistry • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • Patient counseling • In-person • Employee discount • Clinical confidentiality policies • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Clinical documentation standards • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Communication skills • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Dental clinic experience • Radiation protection measures