Dental Assistant

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Dental Assistant to join our dynamic dental team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care and ensuring the smooth operation of our dental clinic. This position requires a strong understanding of dental procedures, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Duties

• Assist dentists during examinations and procedures, ensuring a comfortable experience for patients.
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment in accordance with infection control protocols.
• Perform chairside assisting duties, including suctioning, instrument transfer, and patient positioning.
• Take and develop dental X-rays while adhering to safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation and patient records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Manage patient appointments and assist with scheduling as needed.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
• Collaborate with the dental team to ensure efficient workflow and high standards of care.

Skills
The successful candidate will possess the following skills:

• Proficiency in EMR systems such as Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or Epic.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and techniques including four-handed dentistry, endodontics, prosthodontics, and general dentistry.
• Experience with pediatric dentistry is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with medical imaging techniques and vital signs monitoring.
• Strong understanding of infection control practices and aseptic techniques.
• Ability to perform medical documentation, coding, and maintain accurate medical records.
• Excellent communication skills for effective patient interaction and teamwork within the clinic.
• Knowledge of anatomy related to dental health. Join our team as a Dental Assistant where you can contribute to improving patients' oral health while growing your skills in a supportive environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Collaborate with healthcare professionals • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Direct patient care • Oral hygiene • Anatomy knowledge • Teamwork • Dental office • Prosthodontics • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Patient monitoring • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Image acquisition for patient care • Safety regulations • HIPAA • Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures • Full-time • Care documentation • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical coding experience in outpatient clinics • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental sterilization procedures • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Endodontics • Electronic health record (EHR) management for billing and coding • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Pediatrics • Health information regulatory compliance • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Four handed dentistry • Surgical suction device handling • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • In-person • Pediatric dentistry • Clinical documentation standards • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Communication skills • Entry level