Experienced Dental Assistant

Job Overview
We are seeking a Dental Assistant to join our dynamic dental practice. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our office while providing exceptional patient care.

Duties

• Assist the dentist during various procedures, including prosthodontics and general dentistry tasks.
• Perform four-handed dentistry techniques to enhance efficiency during treatments.
• Take and develop X-rays as required, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation and medical records for each patient.
• Implement infection control procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and setting up necessary materials.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
• Collaborate with the dental team to ensure high-quality patient care and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working as a dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental anatomy and terminology is essential.
• Experience with Dentrix or similar dental software is preferred.
• Familiarity with medical documentation processes and infection control standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients and team members.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Join our team and contribute to creating beautiful smiles while advancing your career in the dental field!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
• Dental clinic: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Collaborate with healthcare professionals • Radiologic imaging equipment operation • Direct patient care • Customer communication • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Prosthodontics • Dental assisting • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Interpersonal skills • Medical software • Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Care documentation • Assisting medical staff • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental terminology • Paid time off • Attention to detail • Dentrix • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Four handed dentistry • Patient interaction • Patient counseling • In-person • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Safety standard operating procedures • Managing patient records • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Dental clinic experience