Dental Assistant

Duties:

- Assist the dentist during dental procedures
- Prepare treatment rooms and instruments for dental procedures
- Take and develop dental x-rays
- Sterilize and maintain dental instruments
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care
- Perform patient assessments, including taking vital signs and medical history
- Update and maintain patient medical records and documentation
- Provide chairside assistance to the dentist during procedures
- Perform dental laboratory procedures, such as pouring and trimming models

Skills:

- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
- Proficiency in using dental software, such as CAD or Epic, for medical coding and documentation purposes
- Knowledge of pediatric dentistry is a plus
- Familiarity with medical coding and billing processes

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person