Dental Assistant

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, maintain accurate records, and keep equipment and instruments ready for safe care. Your impact: By supporting efficient, attentive appointments, you help patients receive timely care and clinicians focus on treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assisting for general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery procedures, including four-handed dentistry.
• Prepare and maintain dental equipment; process instruments using dental sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and infection control practices.
• Take dental X-rays and support medical imaging workflows, including use of a 3D scanner, as authorized and trained.
• Record vital signs, update medical records and documentation, and support patient management software and EMR (electronic medical record) systems, such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix.
• Assist with patient care and dental receptionist tasks while protecting privacy under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and clinical confidentiality policies.

Qualifications

• Dental assisting or dental clinic experience, with knowledge of dental and medical terminology, anatomy, and patient care.
• Familiarity with dental instrument processing, dental equipment, X-ray procedures, and healthcare infection prevention and control.
• Ability to follow infection prevention management protocols and maintain accurate medical documentation and records.
• Experience with EMR systems, Eaglesoft, Dentrix, or other patient management software is helpful; knowledge of pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, or oral surgery is a plus.
• Clear communication, careful attention to detail, and a patient-focused approach.

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Work Location: In person