Dental Assistant

Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant and become a vital part of providing exceptional oral healthcare! In this energetic role, you will support dentists in delivering top-quality treatment while ensuring patient comfort and safety. Your expertise in dental procedures, infection control, and patient communication will help create a welcoming environment where patients feel cared for and confident in their dental experience. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced, professional setting dedicated to excellence.

Duties

• Prepare treatment rooms with necessary instruments, supplies, and sterilized equipment, adhering to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
• Assist dentists during a variety of procedures including general dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and pediatric dentistry, ensuring smooth workflow through four-handed dentistry techniques.
• Take and develop dental X-rays using advanced medical imaging equipment such as 3D scanners and X-ray machines, maintaining proper radiation safety standards.
• Manage patient records efficiently within electronic medical record (EMR) systems like Dentrix or Eaglesoft, ensuring accuracy in medical documentation and coding.
• Monitor vital signs and assess patient comfort before, during, and after procedures to promote a positive experience.
• Provide chairside assistance by managing dental terminology, assisting with dental instrumentation, and supporting the dentist throughout treatments.
• Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments with the dental receptionist and maintaining organized medical records while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations for patient privacy.
• Eaglesoft software
• Intraoral Dandy scan ( 3shape scanner)
• 3 Days a week, Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays 9-5

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a dental clinic environment with knowledge of general dentistry procedures and specialized fields like Periodontitis
• Proficiency in dental assisting techniques including chairside assisting, infection control practices, and aseptic technique.
• Familiarity with EMR systems such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft; experience with Epic or similar platforms is a plus.
• Ability to operate medical imaging equipment including X-ray machines and 3D scanners safely and effectively.
• Strong understanding of dental terminology, anatomy knowledge, and medical terminology relevant to dentistry.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure confidentiality of patient information at all times.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members like dental receptionists and hygienists. Embark on a rewarding career where your skills make a difference! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values continuous learning and professional growth. Join us today to help transform smiles while advancing your expertise in the vibrant field of dental health!

Pay: $28.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Medical documentation • Vital signs • Prosthodontics • Part-time • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Medical coding software • Image acquisition for patient care • Medical equipment operation • Safety regulations • Service scheduling • HIPAA • Clinic experience • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Periodontics • Patient safety • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental insurance • Dental sterilization procedures • Hospital radiation policies • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Endodontics • Electronic health record (EHR) management for billing and coding • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Intraoral scanners • Pediatrics • Health information regulatory compliance • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Four handed dentistry • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • In-person • Clinical confidentiality policies • Pediatric dentistry • Clinical documentation standards • Managing patient records • Radiology • Communication skills • Entry level • Radiation protection measures • Autoclaving