Dental Assistant

Overview

Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant in a temporary position with potential permanent hire opportunity that offers an exciting opportunity to provide exceptional patient care and support our clinical operations. Must be available to start work by Monday, November 2, 2026. This paid role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced dental environment. You will work closely with dentists assisting with patient procedures, managing clinical workflows, and ensuring the highest standards of infection control and patient safety. Your energy, attention to detail, and passion for healthcare will make a meaningful impact on our patients’ oral health journey.

Duties

• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing dental instruments, setting up necessary supplies, and ensuring all equipment is functioning properly according to infection prevention management protocols
• Assist dentists during a variety of procedures including general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and other specialty treatments
• Take and develop dental x-rays and 3D scans while adhering to dental sterilization procedures and aseptic techniques
• Manage patient records using electronic medical records (EMR) systems such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations
• Provide chairside assistance by handling dental instruments, managing patient comfort, and supporting four-handed dentistry techniques
• Collect vital signs and medical history information to support comprehensive patient care and ensure clinical confidentiality policies are maintained
• Educate patients on oral health practices, post-treatment care instructions, and answer questions related to dental terminology and procedures

Requirements

• Proven experience working in a dental clinic environment with familiarity in dental assisting duties and medical documentation
• Knowledge of dental equipment including X-ray machines, intraoral cameras, 3D scanners, and sterilization tools
• Strong understanding of infection control standards, medical terminology, and healthcare infection prevention practices
• Ability to perform dental instrument processing efficiently while maintaining strict aseptic technique standards
• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with patients of all ages, including pediatrics; experience in pediatric dentistry is a plus
• Knowledge of anatomy related to oral structures and familiarity with dental terminology used in general dentistry and specialized fields like endodontics or prosthodontics
• Certification in X-ray safety procedures; additional certifications in pediatric dentistry or oral surgery are advantageous
• Ability to stand for extended periods, work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, and prioritize tasks effectively

This paid temporary position offers an excellent platform for aspiring dental professionals to expand their skills while contributing to a caring healthcare environment. If you are energetic, detail-oriented, committed to clinical excellence, and eager to support patient well-being through exceptional dental assistance—apply now!

MUST BE BILINGUAL (SPANISH)

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:45am-5:00pm

MINIMUM 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN DENTAL FIELD

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Work Location: In person

Bilingual • Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Spanish • Temporary • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Equipment safety procedures • Vital signs • Prosthodontics • Surgery • Dental care patient counseling • Electronic health records (EHR) management • Preparing dental treatment areas • Safety regulations • In-person customer service • Working with pediatric populations • Oral surgery assistance experience • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Operating room preparation • Care documentation • Clinic experience • Intraoral cameras • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Preparing medical treatment area • Patient history taking • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Records management • Endodontics • Task prioritization • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Intraoral scanners • Pediatrics • Health information regulatory compliance • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Four handed dentistry • Medical equipment cleaning • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • Medical assisting • Monday to Friday • In-person • Clinical confidentiality policies • Pediatric dentistry • Documentation Handling • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Ability to stand for extended periods • Communication skills • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling