Dental Assistant

Job Overview

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, document care, and keep equipment and instruments ready for safe use. Your impact: Accurate, attentive chairside support helps clinicians focus on treatment and gives patients a smoother, more reassuring care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assisting, including four-handed dentistry, for general dentistry and procedures in pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery.
• Prepare dental equipment and instruments; perform dental instrument processing, dental sterilization procedures, and infection control using aseptic technique and infection prevention practices.
• Take dental X-rays and support medical imaging, including use of a 3D scanner, as directed and within applicable requirements.
• Record vital signs, update medical records, and complete medical documentation using patient management software or electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Support patient management and dental receptionist tasks, while protecting privacy under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and clinical confidentiality policies.

Requirements

• Dental assisting or dental clinic experience, patient care skills, and clear communication with patients and clinicians.
• Working knowledge of dental terminology, medical terminology, anatomy, dental equipment, and healthcare infection prevention and control.
• Familiarity with EMR systems and patient management software; Eaglesoft, Dentrix, or Epic experience is helpful.
• Experience with X-ray, dental X-ray, medical coding, and medical records is preferred; follow applicable authorization and safety requirements.
• Pediatric dentistry or pediatrics experience is a plus.

Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 – 35.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person