Registered Dental Assistant

Job Summary

As a Registered Dental Assistant at our energetic and friendly dental practice, you’ll help deliver attentive, efficient care in a higher end dental setting. You’ll prepare treatment areas, support providers during procedures, document care, and help patients feel informed and comfortable. Your impact: Careful chairside support and infection control help protect patients and keep treatment moving smoothly while providing patients with a great dental care experience. Your experience level may allow for more competitive pay rates. Check out our awesome team and office at www.lippianfamilydentistry.net

Duties

• Assist with general dentistry and procedures in prosthodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery including dental implants.
• Prepare dental equipment and instruments; perform dental instrument processing and sterilization using aseptic technique and infection control procedures.
• Capture dental X-rays and support medical imaging, including use of a 3D scanner, as authorized.
• Record vital signs, update medical records, and complete accurate medical documentation.
• Support patient management and receptionist tasks, including scheduling, presenting treatment plans and preparing patients for visits.

Skills

• Registered Dental Assistant qualification and dental clinic experience; meet applicable local requirements.
• Essential: dental assisting, chairside assisting, four-handed dentistry, patient care, understanding dental terminology, medical terminology, anatomy knowledge, and familiarity with dental equipment.
• Essential: infection prevention management, healthcare infection prevention and control expertise, dental sterilization procedures, clinical confidentiality policies, and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).
• Preferred: EMR (electronic medical record) systems and patient management software, including Eaglesoft or Dentrix.
• Preferred: experience with dental receptionist duties, dental X-ray imaging as well as intraoral scanner usage.

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Safety equipment provided
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Dental Assistant (Required)

Work Location: In person