Dental Assistant

Job Summary

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 accurate records while following infection prevention and confidentiality requirements. Your impact: Careful chairside support and clear patient communication help clinicians deliver efficient care and help patients feel at ease.

Duties

• Provide chairside assisting and four-handed dentistry support in general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery.
• Prepare and maintain dental equipment, instruments, and treatment rooms; follow dental instrument processing, sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and infection control practices.
• Take dental X-rays and support medical imaging, including use of a 3D scanner, as directed and within applicable requirements.
• Record vital signs, update medical records, and complete medical documentation using patient management software or electronic medical record (EMR) systems such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft.
• Support patient care and management, and assist with dental receptionist tasks such as scheduling and coordinating visits.

Experience

• Dental assisting or dental clinic experience is preferred; experience supporting patient care and chairside procedures is an asset.
• Familiarity with dental and medical terminology, anatomy, dental equipment, X-ray procedures, and clinical workflows is helpful.
• Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements, clinical confidentiality policies, and medical records practices is preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of infection prevention management and healthcare infection prevention and control is valued.

Pay: $25.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person