Dental Assistant

Overview

Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant, where your enthusiasm and expertise will directly enhance patient care and clinical efficiency. In this vital role, you will support dentists in delivering exceptional general dentistry and specialized procedures such as endodontics, oral surgery, and prosthodontics. Your proactive approach to patient management, infection control, and dental procedures will help create a comfortable, safe, and efficient environment for all patients. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, patient-centered setting dedicated to oral health excellence.

Duties

• Assist dentists during a variety of dental procedures including restorative work, oral surgery, and pediatric dentistry, ensuring smooth clinical flow.
• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing dental instruments and equipment according to infection prevention management protocols.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (X-ray) using advanced equipment such as 3D scanners and dental x-ray machines while maintaining strict adherence to HIPAA and clinical confidentiality policies.
• Manage patient records accurately using electronic medical records (EMR systems) like Dentrix or Eaglesoft, ensuring all documentation complies with medical terminology standards.
• Provide chairside assistance by handing instruments, managing suction devices, and supporting four-handed dentistry techniques for efficient patient care.
• Monitor vital signs and assist with medical imaging procedures to ensure patient safety before treatments.
• Support patient management by greeting patients as a dental receptionist would, scheduling appointments, and managing patient flow with professionalism and compassion.
• Follow dental sterilization procedures meticulously to uphold infection prevention standards and ensure the safety of patients and staff.
• Educate patients on oral health practices, post-treatment care instructions, and preventive measures tailored to pediatric or adult dentistry needs.

Skills

• Proficiency in dental assisting techniques including chairside assisting, dental instrument processing, and aseptic technique.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and clinical procedures across general dentistry disciplines such as endodontics, prosthodontics, and oral surgery.
• Experience operating dental equipment including X-ray machines, 3D scanners, dental sterilizers, and other diagnostic tools.
• Familiarity with EMR systems like Dentrix or Eaglesoft for seamless medical documentation management.
• Ability to adhere strictly to healthcare infection prevention and control policies while maintaining clinical confidentiality at all times.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with the dental team and provide compassionate patient care—especially in pediatric dentistry environments.
• Knowledge of healthcare infection control standards and medical documentation practices aligned with HIPAA regulations.

Join us in delivering outstanding dental care where your skills make a real difference! This paid role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to advance their career in a supportive environment committed to excellence in oral health services.

Pay: $28.82 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 – 24.0 per week

Work Location: In person