Dental Assistant

Job Overview

Join our dynamic dental team as a Part-Time Dental Assistant, where your enthusiasm and clinical skills will directly enhance patient care and support our mission to deliver exceptional dental services. In this role, you will assist the dentist during procedures, manage patient comfort, and ensure the smooth operation of daily clinical activities. Your proactive approach and attention to detail will contribute to creating a welcoming environment for patients of all ages, especially in pediatric dentistry and oral surgery settings. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to grow your dental assisting expertise while working in a vibrant, patient-focused practice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing dental instruments and ensuring all equipment is functioning properly according to infection prevention management protocols.
• Assist the dentist during various procedures including general dentistry, endodontics, prosthodontics, and oral surgery with four-handed dentistry techniques.
• Take and develop dental x-rays and 3D scans while adhering to dental x-ray safety standards and radiation safety protocols.
• Manage patient records by updating medical documentation, medical records, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations for clinical confidentiality policies.
• Provide patient care by explaining procedures, taking vital signs, and ensuring patient comfort throughout their visit.
• Operate patient management software such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix for scheduling, billing, and maintaining accurate medical documentation.
• Support dental sterilization procedures and aseptic techniques to uphold infection control standards across all clinical activities.
• Assist with dental instrument processing, including cleaning, sterilizing, and organizing tools for daily use.
• Maintain a clean and organized clinical environment while following healthcare infection prevention and control guidelines.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient patient flow and excellent customer service as a dental receptionist when needed.

Experience

• Previous experience working in a dental clinic setting is highly preferred, especially in pediatric dentistry or oral surgery environments.
• Proficiency with EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix is essential for managing patient information efficiently.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, dental equipment operation, and medical terminology is required to support clinical tasks effectively.
• Familiarity with dental sterilization procedures, infection prevention management, and aseptic techniques ensures compliance with safety standards.
• Hands-on experience with dental x-ray procedures, medical imaging, and the use of a 3D scanner enhances your ability to contribute immediately.
• Strong understanding of healthcare infection prevention and control practices is necessary to maintain a safe clinical environment.
• Excellent communication skills combined with a compassionate approach will help you excel in patient management and team collaboration.

Join us in making a difference through dedicated patient care! We are committed to fostering a positive work environment where your skills are valued and your professional growth is supported at every step.

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Customer communication • Patient scheduling systems • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Vital signs • Prosthodontics • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Pre-examination patient preparation • Image acquisition for patient care • Medical equipment operation • Dental receptionist • Safety regulations • In-person customer service • Working with pediatric populations • Oral surgery assistance experience • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Care documentation • Clinic experience • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • Hospital radiation policies • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Records management • Endodontics • Electronic health record (EHR) management for billing and coding • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Intraoral scanners • Pediatrics • Health information regulatory compliance • Health record tracking • Patient billing • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Four handed dentistry • Medical equipment cleaning • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • In-person • Clinical confidentiality policies • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Clinical documentation standards • Patient education • Safety standard operating procedures • Managing patient records • Radiology • Communication skills • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Dental clinic experience • Radiation protection measures