Dental Assistant

Overview

Join our dental team as a Dental Assistant and help patients feel informed, comfortable, and cared for throughout their visits. You’ll support general dentistry and specialty procedures, keep clinical spaces ready for care, and maintain accurate, confidential records.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assisting, including four-handed dentistry, during general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, endodontics, prosthodontics, and oral surgery procedures.
• Prepare and maintain dental equipment, instruments, and treatment rooms; follow dental instrument processing, sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and infection control practices.
• Take dental X-rays and support medical imaging, including use of a 3D scanner, according to applicable protocols.
• Record vital signs, update medical records and documentation, and use EMR systems and patient management software such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix.
• Support patient management and receptionist tasks, communicate clearly using dental and medical terminology, and follow HIPAA and clinical confidentiality policies. Your impact: Careful preparation and clear communication help patients feel at ease while enabling clinicians to focus on safe, effective treatment.

Experience

• Dental assisting or dental clinic experience, with a strong commitment to patient care.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, dental equipment, and infection prevention and control; healthcare infection prevention expertise is valued.
• Familiarity with dental X-ray procedures, medical records, and EMR systems; experience with Eaglesoft or Dentrix is preferred.
• Ability to follow infection prevention management practices and maintain accurate, confidential medical documentation.

Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour

Work Location: In person