Dental Assistant

Job Overview

As a Dental Assistant, you’ll help patients feel comfortable and support clinicians in delivering safe, efficient care. You’ll prepare treatment areas, assist chairside, maintain accurate records, and help keep dental equipment and instruments ready for use. This role may support general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery.

Duties

• Prepare rooms and instruments using dental sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and infection control practices.
• Provide chairside assisting and four-handed dentistry; prepare dental equipment and support procedures, including dental X-rays and medical imaging.
• Record vital signs, update medical records and medical documentation, and support patient management using electronic medical record (EMR) systems or patient management software.
• Welcome patients and assist with dental receptionist tasks, scheduling, and patient care coordination.
• Your impact: Careful preparation and clear patient support help clinicians focus on treatment and help patients feel informed and at ease.

Qualifications

• Dental assisting or dental clinic experience is helpful; familiarity with dental terminology, medical terminology, anatomy, and pediatrics is preferred.
• Knowledge of dental instrument processing, infection prevention management, healthcare infection prevention and control, and clinical confidentiality policies, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Experience with Eaglesoft, Dentrix, or other EMR systems is an asset; familiarity with a 3D scanner is also helpful.
• Ability to support pediatric and general dentistry while handling patient information with care and accuracy.

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Work Location: In person