Dental Assistant

Job Summary

Join our team as a Dental Assistant and help patients feel informed, comfortable, and supported throughout their visits. You’ll prepare treatment rooms, assist clinicians during procedures, maintain accurate records, and follow infection prevention and confidentiality practices. Your impact: By keeping care organized and treatment areas ready, you help clinicians focus on patients and support a safer, smoother visit.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assisting, including four-handed dentistry, for general dentistry and procedures such as, endodontics, prosthodontics, and oral surgery.
• Prepare and process dental instruments; follow sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and infection control requirements.
• Take dental X-rays and support medical imaging, vital-sign collection, and use of dental equipment, including a 3D scanner, as assigned.
• Update medical records and documentation in electronic medical record (EMR) and patient management software; protect information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and clinical confidentiality policies.
• Support patient management and dental receptionist tasks, such as scheduling and coordinating visits.

Experience

• Dental assisting or dental clinic experience, patient care skills, and knowledge of dental and medical terminology and anatomy are preferred.
• CAD/CAM experience is a plus.
• CPR Certification and Radiology Permit are required.
• Familiarity with Dentrix is helpful; experience with dental coding and treatment planning is a plus.
• Knowledge of healthcare infection prevention and control, dental instrument processing, and dental sterilization procedures is valued.
• Familiarity with general dentistry procedures, prosthodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery are preferred.
• Follow established clinical protocols and handle patient information with care.

Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 34.0 – 38.0 per week

Benefits:

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

Experience:

• Chairside assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Radiology Permit (Required)

Work Location: In person