Dental Assistant otj training

Job Overview

Join our dental team as a Dental Assistant in on-the-job training (OTJ). You’ll support patient care while learning daily clinical and administrative workflows under the direction of experienced dental professionals. This is a paid position; applicants should be ready to learn, follow safety procedures, and communicate with patients and colleagues. Your impact: Careful chairside support and accurate records help patients feel informed and help clinicians deliver organized, attentive care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and dental equipment; process instruments using dental sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and infection control practices.
• Assist chairside with general dentistry and, as directed, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery.
• Support dental X-rays and other medical imaging tasks when trained and authorized; record vital signs as assigned.
• Update medical records and documentation in electronic medical record (EMR) systems or patient management software, following Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements and clinical confidentiality policies.
• Help with patient management and dental receptionist tasks, such as welcoming patients and coordinating visit flow.

Skills

• Interest in dental assisting; dental clinic experience is helpful but not required. Willingness to learn four-handed dentistry, dental terminology, medical terminology, and anatomy is important.
• Familiarity with Dentrix or Eaglesoft, EMR systems, or other patient management software is preferred.
• Awareness of dental instrument processing, dental equipment, dental sterilization procedures, and healthcare infection prevention and control is helpful.
• X-ray, dental X-ray, or 3D scanner experience is preferred; perform imaging only when trained and authorized.
• Demonstrate patient care, attention to detail, and respect for medical documentation, medical records, and confidentiality.

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person