Dental Assistant

Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant and become a vital part of providing exceptional oral healthcare! In this energetic role, you will support dentists in delivering high-quality treatments, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining a smooth clinical workflow. Your enthusiasm and attention to detail will help create a welcoming environment where patients feel cared for and confident in their dental experience. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced, patient-centered setting while making a positive impact on community health.

Duties

• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments, setting up dental tools, and ensuring all equipment is functioning properly using infection control protocols and aseptic techniques
• Assist dentists chairside during various procedures including general dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and pediatric dentistry, providing necessary instruments and materials efficiently
• Take and develop dental radiographs (X-ray imaging) while adhering to HIPAA regulations for patient privacy and safety standards
• Manage medical documentation by accurately recording patient medical history, vital signs, and treatment details in electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix
• Support administrative tasks by acting as a dental receptionist—answering patient inquiries, scheduling appointments, and maintaining organized medical records and medical coding for billing purposes
• Conduct medical imaging procedures using advanced tools like 3D scanners to assist with diagnosis and treatment planning
• Maintain strict infection control standards through proper sterilization techniques and knowledge of anatomy to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff

Requirements

• Proven experience working in a dental clinic environment with familiarity in dental assisting procedures and terminology
• Proficiency with EMR systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix, along with experience using Epic or similar medical documentation platforms
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations, infection control protocols, aseptic techniques, and anatomy relevant to dentistry
• Ability to perform X-ray procedures safely while maintaining radiation safety standards
• Strong understanding of pediatric dentistry practices and the unique needs of pediatric patients
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with dentists, dental receptionists, patients, and team members
• Certification or training in dental assisting is preferred; ongoing education in areas like endodontics or prosthodontics is advantageous

Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to transforming smiles! We value energetic professionals eager to grow their expertise while delivering compassionate care. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a supportive environment that prioritizes your professional development.

We work MON-FRI 845-5.

Occasional overtime available.

Looking for immediate start and training. Must be reliable. One lunch break.

If interested please apply, we will reach out.

25.00-29.50 depending on fit

Big Office Setting

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $25.00 - $29.50 per hour

Work Location: In person