Certified Dental Assistant

Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Dental Assistant to join our team. As a Dental Assistant, you will work closely with the dentist and dental team to provide exceptional patient care and support. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the dentist during dental procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety
• Prepare treatment rooms and instruments for dental procedures
• Take dental x-rays
• Perform dental charting and maintain accurate patient records
• Provide chairside assistance during procedures, passing instruments and materials as needed
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-operative care instructions
• Perform basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring models and fabricating temporary crowns
• Maintain infection control protocols, including sterilizing instruments and disinfecting treatment rooms

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of a dental assisting program preferred
• X-Ray certification required
• Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and equipment
• Proficiency in medical documentation and record keeping
• Familiarity with digital impressions is a plus
• Strong understanding of infection control protocols and HIPAA regulations
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Basic knowledge of anatomy is beneficial
• Familiarity with Open Dental is a plus

Join our team of dedicated professionals in providing exceptional dental care to our patients. Apply today to become part of our dynamic dental practice!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Record keeping • Fabrication • Oral hygiene • Medical chart preparation • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • HIPAA • Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures • Full-time • Laboratory experience • Care documentation • Assisting medical staff • Patient safety • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • High school diploma or GED • X-Ray Certification • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental terminology • Dental x-ray • Intraoral scanners • US work authorization • Perioperative Care • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Four handed dentistry • Dental Assisting • In-person • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Surface decontamination • Communication skills • Certified Dental Assistant • Open Dental • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Dental crown fabrication