Dental Assistant

Job Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant, where your energy and expertise will help create a welcoming environment for patients and support the delivery of exceptional dental care

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments, setting up dental tools, and ensuring all equipment is functioning properly in accordance with infection control protocols.
• Assist dentists during a variety of procedures, including general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, and endodontics, by handing instruments and managing patient comfort.
• Take and develop dental X-rays using advanced imaging technology such as 3D scanners while maintaining proper radiation safety standards.
• Manage patient records accurately within Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems like Dentrix or Eaglesoft, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations for confidentiality.
• Provide chairside four-handed dentistry practices to improve efficiency.
• Educate patients on dental terminology, post-treatment care instructions, and preventive practices to promote oral health awareness.
• Support administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments as a dental receptionist, verifying insurance information, and maintaining medical documentation for each patient visit.

Requirements

• Proven experience working in a dental clinic environment with familiarity in dental assisting procedures and medical documentation.
• Knowledge of EMR systems including Dentrix, or managing medical records and coding accurately.
• Strong understanding of infection control practices, aseptic techniques, anatomy knowledge related to dentistry, and dental terminology.
• Ability to perform X-ray procedures safely while adhering to HIPAA standards for patient privacy.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Profit sharing

Work Location: In person