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 provide chairside assistance, prepare treatment areas, and keep clinical records and equipment organized. Your impact: Careful preparation and clear patient support help clinicians deliver safe, efficient care to patients of all ages.

Duties

• Assist with general dentistry and procedures in pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery using four-handed dentistry techniques.
• Prepare and process dental instruments; follow sterilization procedures, infection control, infection prevention management, aseptic technique, and healthcare infection prevention and control practices.
• Support dental X-ray and other medical imaging workflows, take vital signs as directed, and assist with dental equipment and 3D scanner use.
• Update medical records and documentation, apply clinical confidentiality policies and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements, and support patient management software workflows.
• Help with dental receptionist tasks, patient care, and patient coordination as needed.

Requirements

• Dental assisting or dental clinic experience, chairside assisting skills, and knowledge of dental and medical terminology and anatomy.
• Familiarity with dental instrument processing, dental sterilization procedures, X-ray safety, and infection prevention.
• Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems or patient management software; Eaglesoft and Dentrix are relevant dental platforms. Epic experience is also useful.
• Understanding of medical records, medical documentation, and medical coding; pediatric experience is a plus.
• Ability to communicate clearly, protect confidential information, and support patients with professionalism.

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 per week

Work Location: In person