Dental Assistant

Job Overview

We are seeking a dependable Dental Assistant to support clinicians and help patients feel informed and comfortable throughout their visits. This role combines chairside assisting, patient care, clinical documentation, and dental receptionist duties in a general dentistry setting. You will help maintain a safe, organized clinic and support care across services such as pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery. Your impact: Accurate preparation and attentive chairside support help clinicians deliver efficient care and give patients a more comfortable visit.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and dental equipment; assist with procedures using four-handed dentistry and appropriate aseptic technique.
• Obtain vital signs, support patient management, and explain routine steps using clear, respectful communication.
• Take dental x-rays and assist with medical imaging, including use of a 3D scanner when applicable.
• Process instruments and follow dental sterilization procedures, infection control, and healthcare infection prevention and control practices.
• Maintain medical documentation, assist with scheduling and reception tasks, and use patient management software and electronic medical record (EMR) systems.

Skills

• Required: Dental assisting or dental clinic experience; chairside assisting; dental terminology; anatomy knowledge; patient care; dental instrument processing; and infection prevention management.
• Required: Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements, clinical confidentiality policies, infection control, and dental x-ray safety.
• Preferred: Familiarity with Eaglesoft, Dentrix, and other EMR systems or patient management software.
• Preferred: Exposure to medical terminology, medical coding, and dental equipment used in general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, or oral surgery.

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36.0 per week

Benefits:

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

Application Question(s):

• Familiar with Dentrix Dental Software

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person