Dental Assistant

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Company Overview

We are a dynamic and growing specialty endodontic practice dedicated to providing exceptional dental care. We foster a positive, team-oriented environment and are committed to supporting our staff’s professional growth and well-being.

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Dental Assistant to join our friendly team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to support clinical operations, enhance patient care, and ensure smooth daily workflows within our busy dental practice. The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm for clinical assistance, strong organizational skills, and a passion for delivering excellent patient experiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during various procedures including general dentistry, endodontics, oral surgery, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry.
• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing dental instruments and ensuring all equipment is functioning properly in accordance with infection prevention management and aseptic techniques.
• Take and develop dental X-rays, including 3D scans when applicable, while adhering to dental x-ray safety standards.
• Manage patient records by updating medical documentation, medical records, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations for clinical confidentiality policies.
• Support patient management by taking vital signs, reviewing medical histories, and providing patient care that promotes comfort and trust.
• Maintain dental equipment and assist with dental instrument processing to ensure readiness for procedures.
• Support front desk operations as needed by assisting with patient management software, scheduling appointments, and managing patient flow efficiently.

Skills

• Proficiency in Dental systems such as Eaglesoft, Dentrix, or similar patient management software.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, medical terminology, and clinical procedures related to general dentistry and specialized areas like endodontics and oral surgery.
• Experience with dental sterilization procedures, infection control protocols, and healthcare infection prevention standards.
• Ability to operate dental equipment including X-ray machines, 3D scanners, dental instruments, and other clinical tools safely and effectively.
• Strong understanding of chairside assisting techniques such as four-handed dentistry and endodontic procedures.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with team members as a dental assistant or dental receptionist when necessary.
• Familiarity with medical documentation practices, medical imaging processes, and maintaining clinical confidentiality policies.
• One year+ of dental assisting crucial.
• Spanish speaker is a plus.

Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values professionalism, precision, and compassionate patient care! This role offers a rewarding environment where your skills make a real difference in patients’ lives every day.

Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Spanish • Profit sharing • Patient scheduling systems • Teamwork • Dental office • Equipment safety procedures • Vital signs • Prosthodontics • Dental assisting • Preparing dental treatment areas • Image acquisition for patient care • Medical equipment operation • Dental receptionist • In-person customer service • Oral surgery assistance experience • Practice management software • HIPAA • Full-time • Care documentation • Imaging studies • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Medical scheduling • X-Ray Certification • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Records management • Endodontics • Paid time off • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Intraoral scanners • Health information regulatory compliance • Health record tracking • Organizational skills • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Four handed dentistry • Medical equipment cleaning • Computer skills • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • Medical assisting • Vision insurance • 401(k) matching • In-person • Clinical confidentiality policies • Pediatric dentistry • Clinical documentation standards • Managing patient records • Radiology • Communication skills • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling