Dental Assistant

Job Summary

At least two years of dental assistant experience - REQUIRED!

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, maintain accurate records, and help keep care safe and organized. Your impact: By supporting precise, efficient treatment and clear patient communication, you help patients and clinicians have a smoother care experience.

Duties

• Provide chairside assisting, including four-handed dentistry, for general dentistry and procedures such as endodontics, oral surgery, and prosthodontics.
• Prepare and process dental instruments and equipment; follow sterilization procedures, infection control practices, and aseptic technique.
• Take dental X-rays and support medical imaging workflows, including use of a 3D scanner when appropriate.
• Record vital signs, update medical records and documentation, and support patient management using electronic medical record (EMR) systems and practice software.
• Welcome patients and assist with dental receptionist tasks, scheduling, and visit coordination.

Requirements

• Demonstrated dental assisting or dental clinic experience, patient care skills, and knowledge of dental and medical terminology and anatomy.
• Familiarity with dental equipment, X-ray procedures, dental instrument processing, and healthcare infection prevention and control.
• Ability to follow Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements, clinical confidentiality policies, and infection prevention procedures.
• Experience with patient management software; Open Dental and Dentrix familiarity is useful. EMR systems and medical documentation experience are valued.

At least two years of dental assistant experience - REQUIRED!

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 – 32.0 per week

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person