Dental Assistant

Job Overview

Join our dental care team as a Dental Assistant, this position is a 3-4 day work week. Help patients feel informed, comfortable, and supported throughout their visits. You’ll prepare treatment areas, assist clinicians during procedures, maintain accurate records, and follow infection prevention and confidentiality requirements. Your impact: Careful chairside support and clear patient communication help clinicians deliver attentive care and help patients feel at ease.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assisting and four-handed dentistry support in general dentistry and, as needed, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery.
• Prepare and maintain dental equipment, instruments, and treatment rooms; complete dental instrument processing and dental sterilization procedures using infection control and aseptic technique.
• Take dental X-rays and support medical imaging, including use of a 3D scanner, as trained and authorized.
• Record vital signs, update medical records and documentation, and support patient care and patient management software workflows.
• Assist with dental receptionist tasks, including scheduling and patient coordination, while protecting clinical confidentiality and following HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) requirements.

Experience

• Dental assisting or dental clinic experience, with knowledge of dental terminology, medical terminology, and anatomy.
• Familiarity with EMR (electronic medical record) systems or patient management software; experience with Eaglesoft or Dentrix is helpful.
• Understanding of healthcare infection prevention and control, infection prevention management, and dental sterilization procedures.
• Ability to support accurate medical documentation and records while communicating respectfully with patients and the care team.
• X-ray experience and knowledge of dental equipment are preferred; perform imaging only within applicable training and authorization.

Pay: $29.00 - $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person