Dental Assistant

Job Overview

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, and keep patient information and equipment handled with care. This role supports general dentistry and may involve pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, or oral surgery, depending on the practice’s services.

Duties

• Prepare rooms and dental equipment; process instruments using dental sterilization procedures, infection control, and aseptic technique.
• Provide chairside assisting and four-handed dentistry; support dental x-ray and other medical imaging procedures as directed.
• Record vital signs, update medical records, and complete accurate medical documentation and notes of the visit in Dentrix.
• Support patient care and patient management, including dental receptionist tasks when needed.
• Your impact: Careful preparation and clear documentation help clinicians deliver safe, coordinated care and help patients feel confident during treatment.

Skills

• Essential: Dental assisting or dental clinic experience; knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, infection prevention management, and healthcare infection prevention and control.
• Essential: Patient care skills, attention to detail, and ability to follow HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) requirements and clinical confidentiality policies.
• Experience with EMR (electronic medical record) systems, medical records, and software such as Dentrix.
• : Familiarity with dental instrument processing, dental x-ray, 3D scanners, and dental equipment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and experience supporting general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, or oral surgery.

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24.0 – 32.0 per week

Work Location: In person