Dental Assistant

Job Overview

Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant, where your enthusiasm and expertise will directly contribute to providing exceptional patient care and supporting our dental professionals. In this vital role, you will assist with clinical procedures, manage patient interactions, and ensure the smooth operation of daily dental practice activities. Your proactive approach and attention to detail will help create a welcoming environment for patients while maintaining the highest standards of infection control and clinical excellence. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, patient-centered setting dedicated to improving oral health.

Duties

• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing and organizing dental instruments and equipment according to infection prevention management protocols.
• Assist dentists during various procedures such as oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry with chairside assisting and four-handed dentistry techniques.
• Take and develop dental x-rays, including 3D scans, ensuring proper positioning and adherence to dental sterilization procedures.
• Manage patient records by updating medical documentation, medical records, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations for clinical confidentiality policies.
• Provide patient care by taking vital signs, explaining procedures, and ensuring comfort throughout treatment sessions.
• Operate dental equipment safely while maintaining knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and medical imaging standards.
• Support administrative tasks such as patient management using patient management software and answering the dental receptionist’s inquiries to facilitate efficient clinic operations.

Skills

• Proficiency with EMR systems such as Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or similar patient management software.
• Strong understanding of dental terminology, medical terminology, and general dentistry procedures.
• Experience with dental x-ray techniques, including dental x-ray safety protocols and infection control practices.
• Knowledge of dental instrument processing, sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and infection prevention management.
• Ability to perform oral surgery assistance, endodontics support, prosthodontics procedures, and pediatric dentistry assistance effectively.
• Familiarity with healthcare infection prevention and control expertise to uphold clinical confidentiality policies.
• Excellent communication skills to coordinate with patients, dentists, hygienists, and other team members while maintaining a professional demeanor.

This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to advance their career in healthcare by delivering outstanding patient care in a supportive environment that values professionalism and continuous learning. We are committed to paying all team members fairly for their valuable contributions!

Pay: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person