Dental Assistant

Job Overview

We are seeking a Dental Assistant to support high-quality patient care in a dental clinic. You will prepare treatment areas, assist clinicians, and help patients feel informed and comfortable throughout their visits. The role may involve general dentistry and care for pediatric patients, as well as procedures in prosthodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery.

Duties

• Provide chairside assisting and four-handed dentistry support; prepare and maintain dental equipment and instruments.
• 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 accurate medical documentation using electronic medical record (EMR) systems and patient management software such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix.
• Process and sterilize dental instruments using aseptic technique and established infection control procedures.
• Support patient management .
• Your impact: Careful preparation and infection prevention help protect patients and support clinicians in delivering safe, efficient treatment.
• Experience 3 years minimum is required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is required.

Skills

• Required: Dental assisting or dental clinic experience; patient care skills; knowledge of dental and medical terminology and anatomy.
• Required: Understanding of dental instrument processing, dental sterilization procedures, infection control, and healthcare infection prevention and control.
• Required: Ability to follow HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) requirements and clinical confidentiality policies when handling patient information.
• Preferred: Experience with pediatric dentistry or pediatrics, dental X-rays, medical imaging, and dental equipment.

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 25.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person