Dental Assistant

Join our growing dental practice with support and assistance of our hygiene teams in the clinical areas of our practice. You will be cross-trained in many or all of the following responsibilities:

• Greet and bring patients back into the clinical area for their appointments.
• Assist in overall flow of patients throughout appointments, guiding patients and/or parents to the front desk upon completion of appointment, and assisting in any other areas through the visit.
• Obtain quality images of periapical, bitewing, and panoramic x-rays, while encouraging potential anxious and timid patients.
• Ensure proper cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance of all operatory equipment, instruments, chairs, and work stations based on OSHA regulations and practice standards. Hygiene assistant will run the sterilization area of the clinic to ensure all instruments are properly sterilized and are available for continued hygiene and operatory treatment.
• Assist hygienists in charting dentition and entering clinical notes of the patient.
• Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance as well as adhere to all OSHA rules and regulations.
• Work as a team within the organization- partnering with all employees - Doctors, Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Front Desk Coordinators and other Clinical Assistants to maintain consistency and teamwork at all times.
• Attend Continuing Education classes and obtain any needed certificates.
• Additional duties will be assigned as necessary based on needs of practice.

EDUCATION, LICENSE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum high school diploma
• Minimum 1 year experience working in a professional, medical, or dental environment with direct customer service is desired.
• X-ray certification is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

License:

• Certified Dental Assistant (Preferred)
• X-ray (Required)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person