Dental Assistant

Job Summary
Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant and become a vital part of delivering exceptional oral healthcare! In this energetic role, you will support dentists in providing high-quality treatments, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining a smooth workflow within the clinic. Your expertise will help create a welcoming environment where patients feel cared for and confident in their dental experience. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced, patient-centered setting while making a positive impact on people's health and smiles.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during various procedures by preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, and handing over tools efficiently using four-handed dentistry techniques
• Take and develop dental X-rays, ensuring proper positioning and safety protocols are followed in accordance with HIPAA regulations and infection control standards
• Manage patient records accurately within electronic medical record (EMR) systems such as Eaglesoft, Dentrix, or Epic, including updating medical history and documenting procedures
• Provide chairside assistance by monitoring vital signs, explaining treatment steps to patients, and ensuring their comfort throughout visits
• Maintain strict infection control practices by adhering to aseptic techniques and sterilization protocols to prevent cross-contamination
• Support administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing medical documentation, and assisting the dental receptionist with patient check-in/out processes
• Assist with specialized treatments in areas like prosthodontics, endodontics, or pediatric dentistry when needed, utilizing your knowledge of dental terminology and anatomy

Skills

• Proficiency with EMR systems including Eaglesoft, Dentrix, or Epic for managing medical records and documentation
• Experience with dental imaging techniques such as X-ray procedures and 3D scanner technology
• Strong understanding of infection control practices and aseptic techniques within a dental clinic environment
• Knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and various dental specialties including pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, and endodontics
• Ability to perform chairside assisting efficiently while maintaining excellent patient rapport
• Familiarity with medical coding and documentation standards related to dental procedures
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members like dental receptionists and hygienists

Embark on a rewarding career where your skills help transform smiles every day! We are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that encourages professional growth while prioritizing patient care. Join us to make a difference in the lives of our patients through compassionate service and technical excellence.

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Medical procedure preparation • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Medical documentation • HIPAA compliance • Prosthodontics • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Patient monitoring • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Image acquisition for patient care • Dental receptionist • Safety regulations • In-person customer service • Contamination control • HIPAA • Full-time • Care documentation • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Patient safety • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Medical coding experience in outpatient clinics • Medical scheduling • 401(k) • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Endodontics • Paid time off • Electronic health record (EHR) management for billing and coding • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Intraoral scanners • Pediatrics • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Four handed dentistry • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • In-person • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Clinical documentation standards • Patient education • Safety standard operating procedures • Managing patient records • Communication skills • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling