Licensed Dental Assistant

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Licensed Dental Assistant to join our highly valued dental team. We are a private family dental practice committed to serving our patients and their individual dental needs. In this role, you will support our dentists in delivering exceptional patient care while ensuring smooth clinical operations. Your expertise in dental assisting, patient care, and infection control will contribute to creating a welcoming, efficient, and safe environment for all patients. This position offers an exciting opportunity to grow professionally within a thriving dental practice committed to excellence and compassionate care.

Duties

• Assist dentists during a variety of treatment procedures, including general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry and more.
• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments, setting up dental equipment, and ensuring all supplies are ready for procedures.
• Take dental X-rays using advanced imaging technology such as iTero scanning and CBCT images while adhering to HIPAA and infection prevention policies.
• Manage patient records accurately using Dentrix software to ensure seamless documentation of medical history and treatment plans.
• Educate patients on oral health care practices, post-treatment instructions, and preventive measures to promote long-term oral health.
• Maintain clinical confidentiality policies by safeguarding patient information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Support dental sterilization procedures and infection control protocols.
• Collaborate with the dental team to ensure smooth patient flow, including greeting patients as a dental receptionist when needed and handing off to appointment scheduling.

Skills

• Proficiency in dental assisting techniques with a strong understanding of dental terminology and anatomy knowledge.
• Experience operating dental equipment such as X-ray machines, 3D scanners, and other clinical tools.
• Familiarity with Dentrix and other software platforms.
• Knowledge of infection prevention management, sterilization procedures, and healthcare infection control expertise.
• Strong communication skills for effective patient care delivery and collaboration within the dental team.
• Demonstrated ability to manage medical records securely while maintaining clinical confidentiality policies.

Our office is open from Monday to Friday, with half Friday’s and summer hours May-September. Please send us your resume and professional references and join us in making a difference through exceptional patient care! We would love to meet you!

Pay: $24.00 - $31.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 – 38.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance

Work Location: In person

Background check • Private practice • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Direct patient care • Oral hygiene • Anatomy knowledge • Teamwork • Dental office • Prosthodontics • Dental care patient counseling • Electronic health records (EHR) management • Preparing dental treatment areas • Treatment plan documentation • Medical equipment operation • Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) • Dental receptionist • In-person customer service • Oral surgery assistance experience • HIPAA • Full-time • Operating room preparation • Care documentation • Assisting medical staff • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Preparing medical treatment area • 401(k) • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Records management • Endodontics • Paid time off • Dentrix • Uniform allowance • Intraoral scanners • Health information regulatory compliance • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Computer skills • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • Monday to Friday • 401(k) matching • Dental Assisting • Appointment scheduling • In-person • Clinical confidentiality policies • Pediatric dentistry • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Communication skills • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling