Dental Assistant

Job Summary

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 during procedures, document care, and help keep equipment and instruments ready for safe use. Your impact: Accurate chairside support and attentive patient care help clinicians deliver efficient treatment and give patients a more reassuring experience.

Duties

• Provide chairside assisting, including four-handed dentistry, for general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, endodontics, prosthodontics, and oral surgery procedures.
• Prepare and maintain dental equipment; process instruments using dental sterilization procedures, infection control practices, and aseptic technique.
• 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 medical documentation using EMR (electronic medical record) systems and patient management software.
• Support patient management and dental receptionist tasks, and follow HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) requirements and clinical confidentiality policies.

Qualifications

• Dental assisting or dental clinic experience, with knowledge of dental and medical terminology and anatomy.
• Familiarity with Eaglesoft, Dentrix, or other EMR systems and patient management software.
• Understanding of dental instrument processing, infection prevention management, and healthcare infection prevention and control.
• Ability to support patient care and dental equipment preparation while following established safety and confidentiality procedures.
• Experience with X-ray, vital signs, medical imaging, or a 3D scanner is preferred.

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person