Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Job Overview

As an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant, you’ll help deliver organized, attentive care across general and pediatric dentistry. You’ll support clinicians during procedures, prepare patients and equipment, and keep clinical records accurate and confidential. Your impact: Careful chairside support and infection prevention help patients feel cared for while enabling the dental team to work safely and efficiently.

Duties

• Provide chairside assisting and four-handed dentistry during general dentistry, endodontics, prosthodontics, and oral surgery procedures.
• Support pediatric dentistry and patient management; take vital signs and explain care steps using clear, patient-friendly language.
• Prepare and maintain dental equipment, use a 3D scanner when needed, and perform dental X-rays and other medical imaging as directed.
• Process instruments using dental sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and infection control practices aligned with healthcare infection prevention and control standards.
• Update medical records and documentation in electronic medical record (EMR) and patient management software, such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix, while following Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements and clinical confidentiality policies.

Qualifications

• Dental assisting experience in a dental clinic; expanded functions authorization or credentials as required by applicable state regulations.
• Knowledge of dental and medical terminology, anatomy, dental instrument processing, and infection prevention management.
• Patient care skills, including professional communication and the ability to support pediatric patients.
• Familiarity with dental receptionist tasks, medical records, and EMR systems; Eaglesoft or Dentrix experience is preferred.
• Experience with dental X-ray, chairside assisting, and dental equipment; knowledge of general dentistry, endodontics, prosthodontics, or oral surgery is an asset.

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person