Dental Assistant

Overview

Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant and become a vital part of providing exceptional oral healthcare! In this energetic role, you will support dentists during procedures, ensure patient comfort, and uphold the highest standards of clinical excellence. Your enthusiasm and attention to detail will help create a welcoming environment where patients feel cared for and confident in their dental experience. This paid position offers opportunities for growth, skill development, and making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through comprehensive dental care.

Duties

• Assist dentists chairside during various procedures including general dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry
• Prepare treatment rooms with dental instruments, supplies, and sterilized equipment following infection prevention management protocols
• Take and develop dental x-rays and 3D scans using advanced medical imaging technology while maintaining strict adherence to HIPAA and clinical confidentiality policies
• Manage patient records using electronic medical records (EMR) systems such as Eaglesoft, Dentrix, or similar software to ensure accurate medical documentation and coding
• Perform dental instrument processing, sterilization procedures, and aseptic techniques to uphold infection control standards
• Take vital signs and assist with patient management to ensure comfort and safety throughout their visit
• Support front desk operations by handling patient management software tasks, scheduling appointments, and acting as a dental receptionist when needed

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a dental clinic environment with knowledge of dental terminology and clinical procedures
• Proficiency in dental assisting techniques including chairside assisting, dental x-ray operation, and dental instrument processing
• Familiarity with EMR systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix; experience with patient management software is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of infection prevention management, sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and healthcare infection control expertise
• Knowledge of anatomy relevant to dentistry, oral surgery procedures, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry is preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively using medical terminology; excellent organizational skills for managing medical records and documentation
• Certification in dental assisting or related field is preferred; additional certifications in radiography or infection control are a plus

Embark on a rewarding career where your skills make a real impact! We’re dedicated to fostering a positive work environment that values your professional growth while ensuring the highest quality of patient care.

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Patient scheduling systems • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Vital signs • HIPAA compliance • Prosthodontics • Preparing dental treatment areas • Image acquisition for patient care • Dental receptionist • Medical coding • In-person customer service • Oral surgery assistance experience • HIPAA • Full-time • Operating room preparation • Care documentation • Clinic experience • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Medical 3D scanning • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • Infection Control Certification • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Records management • Endodontics • Paid time off • Electronic health record (EHR) management for billing and coding • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • US work authorization • Pediatrics • Health record tracking • Organizational skills • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Medical equipment cleaning • Operating medical imaging equipment • Vision insurance • 401(k) matching • Dental Assisting • In-person • Employee discount • Clinical confidentiality policies • Pediatric dentistry • Clinical documentation standards • Managing patient records • Radiology • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling