Dental Assistant

Job Overview

As a Dental Assistant, you’ll prepare treatment rooms, assist chairside, maintain dental instruments and equipment, and document care accurately.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rooms and instruments using dental sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and infection control practices.
• Provide chairside assisting, including four-handed dentistry, and support dental X-rays, CT imaging, and 3D scanner use as directed.
• Record vital signs, update medical records, and complete medical documentation using patient management software, Open Dental.
• Support patient management and receptionist tasks, including scheduling, while communicating clearly about care.

Requirements

• Dental assisting or dental clinic experience, with knowledge of dental terminology, and dental equipment.
• Familiarity with X-ray procedures, dental X-rays, and handling or processing dental instruments; follow safety requirements.
• Understanding of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), clinical confidentiality policies, and infection prevention and control.
• Patient care skills and the ability to work effectively with patients and clinical teams.
• Experience with Open Dental and a 3D scanner is helpful.

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person