Assistant-Dental Practice

Company Overview

Mayo Dental is dedicated to providing exceptional dental care through a team of highly trained professionals and utilizing state-of-the-art dental technology. Our practice is committed to delivering personalized, high-quality, and aesthetic dental services in a comfortable and welcoming environment.

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Dental Assistant to support our clinical team in delivering outstanding patient care. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, a thorough understanding of dental procedures, and a passion for promoting oral health. This paid position offers an excellent opportunity to grow within a professional setting that values excellence, safety, and patient satisfaction.

Duties

• Assist dentists during a variety of dental procedures including general dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry.
• Prepare treatment rooms with necessary instruments and materials, ensuring proper sterilization and infection prevention management according to aseptic techniques.
• Take and develop dental X-rays while adhering to dental x-ray safety protocols.
• Manage patient records accurately using electronic medical records (EMR) systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Perform chairside assisting duties including vital signs measurement, medical documentation, and patient management.
• Process and sterilize dental instruments following infection control standards to maintain clinical confidentiality policies.
• Support patient care by explaining procedures, answering questions, and ensuring a comfortable experience for pediatric and general dentistry patients.

Experience

• Prior experience working in a dental clinic environment is preferred, especially with pediatric dentistry or oral surgery procedures.
• Proficiency in EMR systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, medical terminology, and anatomy relevant to dentistry is essential.
• Familiarity with dental equipment including 3D scanners, dental sterilization procedures, and medical imaging devices is advantageous.
• Demonstrated understanding of healthcare infection prevention and control practices, including aseptic technique and infection control policies.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining clinical confidentiality.
• Certification in dental assisting or related training that covers chairside assisting, dental instrument processing, and radiography is preferred.

Join our team to contribute to delivering comprehensive dental care while advancing your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment!

Pay: $26.34 - $31.73 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person