Dental Assistant

Duties:

• Assist the dentist during dental procedures

• Prepare treatment rooms and instruments for dental procedures

• Take and develop dental x-rays

• Sterilize dental instruments and equipment

• Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care

• Perform basic dental laboratory procedures, such as pouring impressions and fabricating temporary crowns

• Maintain accurate medical documentation and patient records using electronic health record systems (Epic)

• Schedule patient appointments and manage patient flow in the dental office

• Assist with medical coding and billing processes

• Utilize computer-aided design (CAD) software for creating dental restorations

• Help with record keeping

• Help with various other responsibilities at the office as needed.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of a dental assisting program preferred
• Current certification in dental radiography
• Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instruments
• Proficiency in using electronic health record systems (Epic) for medical documentation
• Familiarity with medical coding processes
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients of all ages, including pediatric patients
• Experience working in a pediatric dental setting is a plus

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance

License/Certification:

• X ray license (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cheyenne, WY 82009: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Record keeping • Fabrication • Oral hygiene • Laboratory procedures • Continuing education credits • Dental office • Dental care patient counseling • Electronic health records (EHR) management • Preparing dental treatment areas • Dental receptionist • Working with pediatric populations • Full-time • Care documentation • Medical coding experience in outpatient clinics • Medical scheduling • High school diploma or GED • Preparing medical treatment area • 401(k) • Digital design for dental prosthetics • Insurance medical billing • One-on-one patient counseling • Dental terminology • Paid time off • Dental x-ray • Uniform allowance • Pediatrics • Blueprint creation using CAD software • Health record tracking • Organizational skills • Dental equipment • Computer skills • Patient interaction • Patient counseling • 401(k) matching • Dental Assisting • In-person • Employee discount • Pediatric dentistry • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Radiology • Flexible schedule • Post-operative care • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Retirement plan