Dental Assistant

Overview

As a Dental Assistant, you’ll help keep appointments running smoothly while supporting safe, attentive patient care. You’ll prepare treatment areas, assist the dentist during procedures, and maintain accurate records. Your impact: Careful chairside support and infection prevention help patients feel cared for and enable the dental team to focus on treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assisting for general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery, including four-handed dentistry.
• Prepare and maintain dental equipment; process instruments using dental 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 while following HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) requirements and clinical confidentiality policies.
• Support patient management software and EMR (electronic medical record) systems, such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix; assist with dental receptionist tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Dental assisting or dental clinic experience is preferred; patient care experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of dental and medical terminology, anatomy, dental instrument processing, and dental equipment.
• Familiarity with infection prevention management and healthcare infection prevention and control practices.
• Ability to handle patient information discreetly and maintain accurate records.
• X-ray experience or familiarity with dental X-ray procedures is preferred; follow applicable training and authorization requirements.

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8.0 – 35.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Caregiver leave
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Family leave
• Flexible schedule
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Profit sharing

Work Location: In person