Dental Assistant

Job Overview

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. The role may support general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery.

Duties

• Provide chairside assisting and four-handed dentistry; prepare dental equipment and instruments for procedures.
• Support patient care by recording vital signs, explaining visit steps, and assisting with patient management, including for pediatric patients.
• Take dental X-rays and support medical imaging, including use of a 3D scanner when applicable.
• Process, clean, and sterilize instruments; follow aseptic technique and infection prevention and control procedures.
• Update medical records and documentation in EMR (electronic medical record) systems and patient management software; assist with dental receptionist tasks as needed. Your impact: Accurate records and careful infection control help clinicians deliver safe, coordinated care and give patients confidence in their treatment.

Requirements

• Dental assisting experience or relevant dental clinic experience; familiarity with dental terminology, medical terminology, and anatomy.
• Knowledge of dental instrument processing, dental sterilization procedures, infection control, and healthcare infection prevention and control.
• Ability to follow HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) requirements and clinical confidentiality policies.
• Experience with EMR systems; Eaglesoft or Dentrix familiarity is helpful. Experience with dental X-ray, medical documentation, and dental equipment is also valued.
• Patient-focused communication and organization; experience in general dentistry or pediatrics is helpful.

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person