Experienced Dental Assistant (2+years)

Overview

Join our dental team as an Experienced Dental Assistant and help patients feel informed, comfortable, and cared for throughout their visits. You’ll support general dentistry and specialty procedures with organized, attentive chairside assistance and reliable clinical workflows. This is a paid position requiring at least two years of dental assisting experience.

Duties

• Provide chairside assisting, including four-handed dentistry, for general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, endodontics, prosthodontics, and oral surgery procedures.
• Prepare dental equipment and instruments; follow dental instrument processing, sterilization procedures, infection control, infection prevention management, and aseptic technique.
• Take dental X-rays and support medical imaging, including use of a 3D scanner, as assigned and within applicable requirements.
• Record vital signs, update medical records, and use EMR (electronic medical record) systems and patient management software, including Eaglesoft or Curve.
• Support patient care and management, explain routine visit steps, and assist with dental receptionist tasks as needed. Your impact: Careful preparation and clear communication help patients feel more comfortable while enabling clinicians to focus on safe, effective care.

Qualifications

• At least two years of dental assisting experience in a dental clinic; dental assisting experience with clinical procedures is essential.
• Knowledge of dental and medical terminology, anatomy, dental equipment, and patient care practices.
• Familiarity with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), clinical confidentiality policies, medical records, and healthcare infection prevention and control.
• Experience with X-ray, dental sterilization procedures, and patient management software is preferred; Eaglesoft or Curve experience is a plus.
• Strong organization, communication, and patient management skills, with a consistent focus on infection prevention and patient comfort.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 28.0 – 35.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person