Dental Assistant

Job Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant, where your energy and expertise will directly enhance patient care and streamline clinic operations. You will support dentist in a low traffic Midtown practice by preparing treatment areas, assisting during procedures, and ensuring a clean, safe environment. Your proactive attitude and attention to detail will help create a positive experience for every patient.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies, ensuring all equipment is sterilized and ready for use.
• Assist dentists during various procedures, including general dentistry, prosthodontics and endodontics by providing chairside support.
• Take and develop dental X-rays using digital imaging technology such as 3D scanners and other medical imaging tools while maintaining strict infection control protocols.
• Manage patient records accurately using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems like Dentrix or Eaglesoft, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Maintain a clean and organized clinical environment following aseptic techniques and infection control standards.
• Support administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, verifying insurance information, and assisting the dental receptionist with medical documentation and records management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a dental clinic environment with knowledge of dental terminology and inventory.
• Proficiency in dental assisting techniques including chairside assisting, taking X-rays, and applying infection control practices.
• Familiarity with EMR systems such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft; experience with Epic or similar medical documentation software is a plus.
• Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations to ensure patient confidentiality at all times.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person