Dental Assistant

Job Overview

As a Dental Assistant, you’ll help keep each visit organized, comfortable, and focused on excellent patient care. You’ll prepare treatment areas, support clinicians during procedures, and maintain accurate records while following infection control and clinical confidentiality policies. Your impact: Careful chairside support and clear patient communication help patients feel informed and enable clinicians to deliver efficient care. English and Spanish

Duties

• Prepare dental equipment and instruments; follow dental instrument processing, sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and healthcare infection prevention and control practices.
• Provide chairside assisting and four-handed dentistry during general dentistry and specialty procedures, including pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery.
• 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 EMR (electronic medical record) systems and patient management software.
• Support patient management and dental receptionist tasks, including scheduling, check-in, and explaining visit steps.

Qualifications

• Dental assisting or dental clinic experience; knowledge of dental and medical terminology, anatomy, dental equipment, and patient care.
• Familiarity with X-ray procedures, infection prevention management, infection control, and dental sterilization procedures.
• Experience with EMR systems or patient management software preferred; Carestack and Dentrix familiarity is a plus.
• Understanding of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) requirements and clinical confidentiality policies.
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail when supporting patients and maintaining records.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 24.0 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Work Location: In person