Dental Assistant

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Dental Assistant to join our dynamic dental team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in clinical assisting, patient care, and dental procedures, with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of infection control and patient confidentiality. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to comprehensive dental care in a fast-paced environment, supporting general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, and specialized procedures such as oral surgery and endodontics. The Dental Assistant will play a vital role in ensuring smooth clinic operations, delivering exceptional patient experiences, and adhering to all healthcare regulations.

Duties

• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing and organizing dental instruments and equipment according to infection prevention management protocols.
• Assist dentists during various procedures including oral surgery, prosthodontics, endodontics, and pediatric dentistry by providing chairside support with dental instruments and materials.
• Take and develop dental X-ray images while ensuring proper radiation safety measures and accurate medical documentation.
• Manage patient flow by scheduling appointments, updating medical records in EMR systems such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft, and verifying patient information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Perform vital signs assessments and medical imaging as needed to support comprehensive patient evaluations.
• Ensure all dental equipment is functioning properly; perform routine maintenance and sterilization procedures following aseptic techniques.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, post-treatment care instructions, and preventive measures to promote optimal dental health.
• Maintain clinical confidentiality policies at all times while managing medical documentation and records efficiently within patient management software like Epic or similar systems.

Experience

• Proven experience working as a Dental Assistant within a busy dental clinic environment, preferably with exposure to general dentistry, pediatrics, or oral surgery.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and dental assisting procedures including four-handed dentistry techniques.
• Familiarity with dental x-ray procedures, medical coding, and electronic health record systems such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated expertise in infection control practices, sterilization procedures, and healthcare infection prevention protocols.
• Ability to operate dental equipment including 3D scanners, digital radiography units, and other advanced clinical tools effectively.
• Excellent understanding of medical terminology relevant to dentistry and the ability to document accurately within medical records systems.
• Prior experience managing patient care from reception through treatment completion while adhering to clinical confidentiality policies is preferred.

Join our team dedicated to delivering exceptional dental care through professionalism, technical excellence, and compassionate patient service!

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Diagnostic imaging equipment • Direct patient care • Oral hygiene • 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 • Safety regulations • Medical coding • In-person customer service • Oral surgery assistance experience • Practice management software • HIPAA • Full-time • Care documentation • Clinic experience • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Patient service • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Medical scheduling • Preventive health (patient care) • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Records management • Endodontics • Paid time off • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Intraoral scanners • Clinical documentation • Pediatrics • Health information regulatory compliance • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Four handed dentistry • Equipment maintenance • Operating medical imaging equipment • In-person • Employee discount • Clinical confidentiality policies • Pediatric dentistry • Clinical documentation standards • Patient education • Managing patient records • Radiology • Document management systems • Physical assessments • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Radiation protection measures • Autoclaving