Dental Assistant

Job Overview
Join our team as a Dental Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and supporting our dental professionals. This energetic position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, friendly environment focused on comprehensive general dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and setting up necessary dental tools and materials.
• Assist dentists during procedures by handing instruments, managing dental materials, and ensuring patient comfort through chairside assistance.
• Take X-ray images using digital radiography equipment, ensuring proper positioning and safety protocols are followed.
• Support infection control protocols by sterilizing instruments, disinfecting surfaces, and maintaining a clean clinical environment.
• Educate patients on post-treatment care and preventive practices to promote oral health awareness.
• Operate advanced dental technology such as 3D scanners- will teach if needed

Experience

• Prior experience working in a dental clinic setting is highly preferred- recent dental assistant grads are welcome
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations, infection control standards, and aseptic techniques is mandatory to ensure patient safety and confidentiality.
• Hands-on experience with medical imaging techniques including X-ray procedures is necessary for this role.
• Certification in dental assisting or equivalent training is required; additional certifications in radiography is required.

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person