Dental Assistant

Job Summary
Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant, where your enthusiasm and expertise will help create a welcoming environment for patients seeking top-quality dental care. In this vital role, you will support dentists during procedures, manage patient records, and ensure the clinic operates smoothly and efficiently. Your proactive approach and attention to detail will contribute to delivering exceptional dental experiences while maintaining the highest standards of infection control and patient safety. This position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, patient-centered setting dedicated to oral health excellence.

Duties

• Assist dentists during a variety of dental procedures, including general dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and pediatric dentistry, ensuring smooth workflow and patient comfort.
• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments, setting up necessary supplies, and maintaining aseptic techniques in accordance with infection control protocols.
• Take and develop dental X-rays and medical imaging such as 3D scans, ensuring accurate positioning and adherence to safety standards.
• Manage patient records using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems like Dentrix or Eaglesoft, ensuring all medical documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with HIPAA regulations.
• Perform vital signs assessments and monitor patient comfort throughout procedures, especially in pediatric dentistry settings.
• Support administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, greeting patients as a dental receptionist, and managing medical coding for billing purposes.
• Maintain a clean and organized clinic environment by following infection control guidelines and sterilization procedures consistently.

Experience

• Prior experience working in a dental clinic setting with proficiency in dental assisting duties is required.
• Familiarity with EMR systems such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and best practices for safeguarding patient privacy is essential.
• Experience with pediatric dentistry procedures and working with children is advantageous.
• Competency in taking X-rays, including digital radiography and 3D imaging techniques.
• Strong understanding of dental terminology, anatomy knowledge, infection control protocols, and aseptic techniques.
• Ability to perform chairside assisting efficiently using four-handed dentistry techniques while maintaining excellent patient care standards. This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to advance their career in general dentistry or specialized fields like prosthodontics or endodontics. We seek candidates who are detail-oriented team players committed to delivering outstanding patient service while upholding the highest standards of safety and professionalism. Join us to be part of a vibrant team dedicated to improving smiles every day!

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Work Location: In person