Dental Assistant

Job Summary

As a Dental Assistant, you’ll help keep appointments running smoothly while delivering attentive, reassuring patient care. You’ll prepare treatment areas, assist clinicians during procedures, and maintain accurate records. Your work may support general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, and oral surgery. Your impact: By preparing patients and instruments carefully, you help clinicians focus on treatment and patients feel informed and supported.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assisting, including four-handed dentistry, and prepare dental equipment and instruments for procedures.
• Take dental X-rays and support medical imaging, including use of a 3D scanner, as authorized and trained.
• Record vital signs, update medical records, and complete medical documentation using electronic medical record (EMR) systems or patient management software.
• Support dental receptionist tasks, such as scheduling and patient management, as assigned.
• Follow infection control, aseptic technique, dental sterilization procedures, and healthcare infection prevention and control practices; protect clinical confidentiality and comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Qualifications

• Dental assisting or dental clinic experience is preferred; familiarity with dental terminology, medical terminology, and anatomy is helpful.
• Experience with Dentrix, or other EMR systems and patient management software is preferred.
• Knowledge of patient care, pediatrics, dental instrument processing, and infection prevention management is an asset.
• Ability to handle patient information discreetly and follow clinical confidentiality policies and established safety procedures.

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person