Dental Assistant

Overview
Join our dynamic dental extraction team as a Dental Assistant and become a vital part of delivering exceptional oral healthcare! Here at The Dental Extraction Company patient satisfaction is a top priority and we invite you to check out our Google Reviews to showcase how much we love what we do!

In this energetic role, you will support dentists in providing limited exams, and x-rays, dental extractions and IV moderation sedation, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining a smooth clinical workflow. Your enthusiasm and attention to detail will help create a welcoming environment where patients feel cared for and confident in their dental experience. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced, patient-centered setting while making a positive impact on community health.

Please note our office hours are Mon-Wed 7:30-5pm and Thursday 8-1pm

Duties

• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments, setting up dental tools, and ensuring all equipment is functioning properly following infection control protocols and aseptic techniques.
• Assist dentists during extraction and IV moderate sedation procedures by handing instruments, managing suction, and ensuring patient comfort.
• Take dental radiographs (X-rays) accurately while adhering to safety standards and HIPAA regulations to protect patient privacy.
• Manage patient records using Open Dental, ensuring accurate documentation of medical history, treatment notes, and coding.
• Monitor vital signs and assess patient readiness for procedures, providing excellent chairside assistance with professionalism and compassion.
• Handle administrative tasks including treatment planning and scheduling appointments.
• Help to cover the front desk to cover vacations, absences, breaks and lunches to include taking patient phone calls, scheduling, treatment planning and following up with referrals as needed.
• Support infection control practices by following CDC guidelines for sterilization and aseptic techniques to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Educate patients on oral health care instructions post-treatment and answer questions related to dental terminology or procedures.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a dental clinic environment with experience in Oral Surgery and/or with IV moderate sedation preferred.
• Strong knowledge of dental assisting techniques including chairside assisting, X-ray operation, infection control protocols, and anatomy knowledge relevant to dentistry.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients of all ages, providing compassionate care tailored to each individual’s needs.
• Demonstrated understanding of HIPAA regulations to ensure confidentiality of patient information at all times.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred or willing to obtain.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and high-quality patient care standards. This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to grow their career in dentistry while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person