Dental Assistant

Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and supporting our dental professionals. This energetic position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, friendly environment focused on promoting oral health and comfort. As a Dental Assistant, you will assist with clinical procedures, manage patient records, and ensure the highest standards of infection control and safety. Your enthusiasm and attention to detail will help create a positive experience for every patient who walks through our doors.

Duties

• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize dental instruments using aseptic techniques to maintain a sterile environment.
• Assist dentists during various procedures including general dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and pediatric dentistry, ensuring smooth workflow through four-handed dentistry techniques.
• Take and develop dental X-rays and medical imaging such as 3D scans, ensuring accurate positioning and patient comfort.
• Manage patient records by updating medical documentation, medical coding, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations for confidentiality.
• Collect vital signs and medical history information to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Provide chairside assistance by handing instruments, suctioning, and managing dental terminology for effective communication.
• Support administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, answering phones as a dental receptionist, and maintaining electronic health records using EMR systems like Dentrix or Epic.

Experience

• Proven experience working in a dental clinic environment with familiarity in dental assisting procedures.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols, sterilization processes, and aseptic techniques essential for maintaining a safe clinical setting.
• Skilled in operating dental equipment including X-ray machines, 3D scanners, and medical imaging devices.
• Familiarity with dental software systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix for managing patient records and scheduling.
• Understanding of dental terminology, anatomy knowledge, and medical terminology to communicate effectively within the team.
• Experience supporting pediatric dentistry or working with children is a plus.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism and attention to detail. Join us to make a difference in patients’ lives by providing compassionate care while advancing your skills in a supportive, energetic setting!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-the-job training
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person