Dental Assistant

Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant and play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care! In this energetic position, you will support dentists during a variety of procedures, ensure smooth clinic operations, and create a welcoming environment for all patients. Your expertise will help us provide top-tier dental services across general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, and endodontics, all while maintaining the highest standards of infection control and patient safety. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, supportive setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists chairside during various dental procedures, including restorations, extractions, and endodontic treatments.
• Prepare treatment rooms with necessary instruments and materials, ensuring aseptic technique and proper sterilization protocols are followed.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (X-ray), ensuring accurate positioning and patient comfort while adhering to HIPAA regulations.
• Manage patient records using electronic medical record (EMR) systems such as Dentrix, ensuring accurate documentation of medical history, vital signs, and treatment notes.
• Support patient check-in and check-out processes, providing excellent customer service and scheduling appointments efficiently.
• Perform medical imaging using advanced equipment like 3D scanners when applicable for prosthodontics or implant procedures.
• Maintain infection control standards by following OSHA guidelines and proper sterilization procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Assist with medical documentation and coding to facilitate insurance claims and billing processes.
• Support pediatric dentistry procedures by creating a friendly atmosphere for young patients and understanding pediatric-specific dental terminology.
• Monitor vital signs before procedures to ensure patient safety during treatments involving sedation or anesthesia.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant in a busy dental clinic setting with knowledge of general dentistry practices.
• Familiarity with EMR systems such as Dentrix.
• Strong understanding of infection control protocols, aseptic technique, and sterilization procedures.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, medical terminology, and medical coding standards.
• Ability to perform X-ray imaging accurately while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Experience assisting with pediatric dentistry procedures is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients of all ages and team members including dental receptionists.

Pay: From $650.00 per week

Work Location: In person