Certified Dental Assistant

Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a Certified Dental Assistant, where your expertise will directly contribute to delivering exceptional patient care in a vibrant and supportive environment. In this role, you will assist dentists during procedures, ensure patient comfort, and uphold the highest standards of infection control and medical documentation. Your skills in dental assisting, medical terminology, and clinic operations will help create a smooth, efficient experience for every patient. We are committed to fostering professional growth and providing a rewarding work atmosphere that values your dedication and expertise.

Duties

• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments, setting up necessary supplies, and ensuring all equipment is functioning properly using aseptic techniques.
• Assist dentists chairside during dental procedures including orthodontic dentistry, and pediatric dentistry, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Take and develop dental X-rays and utilize advanced imaging tools such as 3D scanners to support accurate diagnoses.
• Manage patient records efficiently using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems like Dentrix or Epic while maintaining strict adherence to HIPAA regulations for patient privacy.
• Perform vital signs assessments and medical imaging to monitor patient health before procedures.
• Support front desk operations as a dental receptionist by scheduling appointments, verifying insurance information, and managing medical documentation.
• Practice four-handed dentistry techniques to optimize workflow and reduce procedure time while maintaining high standards of infection control and anatomy knowledge.

Requirements

• Valid certification as a Dental Assistant with experience in dental assisting within a clinical setting.
• Proficiency with EMR systems such as Itero; familiarity with medical coding and records management is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, infection control protocols, and aseptic techniques.
• Experience with X-ray procedures, medical imaging tools, pediatric and ortho dentistry practices preferred.
• Ability to perform chairside assisting efficiently in general dentistry environments including prosthodontics and endodontics cases.
• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with patients of all ages, especially pediatrics.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure confidentiality of medical records and compliance with privacy standards. Join us in making a difference by providing top-tier dental care while advancing your professional skills in a lively, supportive setting!

Pay: $25.67 - $30.91 per hour

Work Location: In person