Dental Assistant/Receptionist

Job Overview

Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant and become a vital part of delivering exceptional oral healthcare! In this energetic role, you will support dentists by preparing treatment rooms, assisting during procedures, and ensuring patients feel comfortable and cared for. Your expertise will help streamline operations, maintain clinical excellence, and uphold the highest standards of infection control. This paid position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment while making a positive impact on people's smiles every day.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment areas with dental instruments, materials, and supplies, ensuring all equipment is sterilized and ready for use according to infection prevention management protocols.
• Assist dentists during various procedures such as restorations, extractions, oral surgery, implant placements, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry with precision and professionalism.
• Take and develop dental x-rays and 3D scans while adhering to dental x-ray safety standards and maintaining clinical confidentiality policies.
• Manage patient records accurately using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems like opendental ; document medical history, vital signs, medical documentation, and treatment details in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Support dental reception duties by scheduling appointments, verifying insurance information, and managing patient flow efficiently as a dental receptionist.
• Maintain strict infection control standards through proper dental instrument processing, sterilization procedures, aseptic techniques, and adherence to healthcare infection prevention protocols.
• Assist with medical imaging procedures and ensure all clinical activities comply with anatomy knowledge, dental terminology, and medical coding requirements for accurate documentation.

Skills

• Proficiency in EMR systems such as open dental and dexis for seamless patient data management.
• Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations to protect patient privacy at all times.
• Experience with dental sterilization procedures, infection prevention management, and aseptic techniques.
• Knowledge of dental terminology across various specialties including prosthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, pediatric dentistry, and general dentistry.
• Ability to operate dental equipment such as X-ray machines, 3D scanners, and medical imaging devices safely and effectively.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with team members like dental receptionists and hygienists while providing compassionate patient care.
• Familiarity with clinical confidentiality policies along with medical terminology relevant to dentistry and healthcare documentation.

Join us in creating healthier smiles! We’re dedicated to fostering a supportive environment where your skills are valued and your professional growth is encouraged. This paid role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to advance their career in dental assisting while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives every day.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person