Dental Assistant

Job Overview

Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant and become a vital part of delivering exceptional patient care! In this energetic role, you will support a team in providing comprehensive dental treatments, ensuring smooth clinic operations, and creating a welcoming environment for patients. Your expertise in dental procedures, patient management, and infection control will help us maintain the highest standards of clinical excellence and patient satisfaction. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity use the latest technology to grow your skills in a fast-paced, supportive setting dedicated to improving oral health.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms with dental instruments, supplies, and sterilized equipment following infection prevention management and aseptic techniques.
• Assist procedures such as oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry with chairside assisting and four-handed dentistry techniques.
• Take dental 2D and 3D x-rays and 3D scans using advanced medical imaging technology to aid diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Manage patient records accurately using Dentrix ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations for clinical confidentiality policies.
• Provide patient care by explaining procedures, taking vital signs, and managing patient questions with professionalism and empathy.
• Process dental instruments for sterilization according to infection control standards and dental sterilization procedures.
• Support the dental reception area by scheduling appointments, managing patient flow with patient management software, and handling general inquiries efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized clinical environment adhering to healthcare infection prevention and control guidelines.
• Assist with medical documentation related to dental procedures and ensure all medical records are up-to-date and accurate.

Experience

• Prior experience working in a dental clinic setting is highly preferred; familiarity with general dentistry procedures is essential.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and dental equipment operation is required to perform effectively in this role.
• Experience with dental x-ray techniques, oral surgery assistance, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry will be advantageous.
• Proficiency in using dental practice management software such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft is desirable for seamless patient record management.
• Strong understanding of healthcare infection prevention practices, aseptic technique, and medical documentation standards is necessary to ensure safety and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment practicing four-handed dentistry alongside dentists and hygienists.

Embark on a rewarding career where your skills make a real difference! We’re committed to fostering a positive work environment that values your professional growth while providing comprehensive training opportunities to enhance your expertise in all facets of dental assisting.

Pay: $20.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-the-job training
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person

Diagnostic imaging equipment • Record keeping • Direct patient care • Paid training • Patient scheduling systems • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Patient question and concern management • Vital signs • Prosthodontics • Surgery • Preparing dental treatment areas • Image acquisition for patient care • Medical equipment operation • Dental receptionist • Client inquiry handling • In-person customer service • Oral surgery assistance experience • Practice management software • HIPAA • Full-time • Greeting dental patients • Care documentation • Clinic experience • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Relocation assistance • Medical 3D scanning • Patient safety • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Endodontics • Paid time off • Dentrix • On-the-job training • Eaglesoft • Pediatrics • Health information regulatory compliance • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Cleaning • Digital dental impression taking • Four handed dentistry • Operating medical imaging equipment • In-person • Employee discount • Clinical confidentiality policies • Pediatric dentistry • Clinical documentation standards • Patient education • Managing patient records • Professional development assistance • Radiology • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Dental clinic experience • Paid sick time