Dental Assistant

Job Overview

Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant, where your enthusiasm and expertise will directly enhance patient care and clinical efficiency. In this vital role, you will support dentists during procedures, manage patient flow, and ensure the highest standards of infection control and clinical excellence. Your proactive approach will help create a welcoming environment for patients while maintaining smooth clinic operations. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced, patient-centered setting dedicated to delivering exceptional dental care.

Duties

• Assist dentists during a variety of dental procedures, including restorative, endodontic, oral surgery, and prosthodontic treatments, ensuring all instruments and materials are prepared and sterilized according to infection prevention protocols.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays), including digital imaging and 3D scans, adhering to safety standards and radiation exposure guidelines.
• Manage patient records using electronic medical record (EMR) systems such as Dentrix , ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing dental instruments, setting up necessary equipment, and maintaining aseptic techniques throughout procedures.
• Provide exceptional patient care by explaining procedures, managing patient comfort, and addressing questions with professionalism and empathy.
• Follow clinical confidentiality policies diligently while maintaining compliance with healthcare infection prevention and control standards.
• Help with Administrative during downtime such as confirming patients or scanning documents into charts.

Requirements

• Proven experience working in a dental clinic environment with knowledge of general dentistry procedures.
• Proficiency in dental assisting techniques including chairside assisting, dental instrument processing, dental sterilization procedures, and infection control practices.
• Familiarity with dental software such as Dentrix for managing medical records and patient data.
• Ability to operate dental equipment including X-ray machines, intraoral cameras, 3D scanners, and other clinical tools effectively.
• Strong understanding of dental terminology, anatomy knowledge, and medical documentation standards.
• Certification in radiography or X-ray technology is preferred; relevant training in pediatric dentistry or oral surgery is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills combined with a proactive attitude toward patient management and team collaboration.

Join us to be part of a passionate team committed to delivering top-tier dental care while fostering your professional growth!

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 – 24.0 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person