Dental Assistant

Job Summary

Join our dental care team as a Dental Assistant and help patients feel informed, comfortable, and supported throughout their visits. You’ll prepare treatment areas, assist clinicians during procedures, maintain accurate records, and follow infection prevention practices. Your impact: Careful chairside support and clear patient communication help clinicians deliver efficient care and help patients feel at ease.

Duties

• Provide chairside assisting and four-handed dentistry support in general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery, as assigned.
• Prepare and maintain dental equipment and instruments; perform dental instrument processing, sterilization, infection control, and aseptic technique.
• Take dental X-rays and support medical imaging, including use of a 3D scanner when applicable; record vital signs as directed.
• Support patient care and patient management, including reception tasks, appointment coordination, and clear explanations of care steps.
• Complete medical documentation and maintain medical records in EMR (electronic medical record) and patient management software; follow HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and clinical confidentiality policies.

Experience

• Dental assisting or dental clinic experience, with knowledge of dental and medical terminology, anatomy, and dental equipment.
• Familiarity with X-ray procedures, dental sterilization procedures, and healthcare infection prevention and control.
• Experience with EMR systems or dental platforms such as Eaglesoft, Dentrix, or Epic is helpful; medical coding experience is a plus.
• Pediatric or general dentistry experience is welcome. Strong organization, communication, and patient management skills are valued.

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 32.0 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person