Dental Assistant

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize dental instruments following aseptic techniques to maintain infection control standards.
• Assist dentists during various procedures including general dentistry, and pediatric dentistry, providing chairside support with precision and care.
• Take dental X-rays, ensuring proper technique and patient comfort.
• Manage patient record with Dentrix, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Collect medical history information from patients to assist with diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Provide excellent customer service, answering patient inquiries, and managing documentation efficiently.
• Support the dental team with tasks like updating medical records, and documenting procedures accurately.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care to promote overall oral health and wellness.

Requirements

• Proven experience working in a dental clinic environment with knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, infection control protocols, and aseptic techniques.
• Proficiency in dental assisting procedures including chairside assisting, taking X-rays
• Familiarity with Dentrix, and documentation.
• Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations to ensure patient privacy and data security.
• Knowledge of pediatric dentistry practices and experience supporting pediatric patients is highly desirable.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting while maintaining attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• Certification in dental assisting or related field preferred; ongoing training in medical terminology, endodontics, prosthodontics, or pediatrics is a plus. Join us to be part of an energetic team dedicated to providing top-tier dental care while fostering your professional growth!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person