Dental Assistant

Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant and become a vital part of delivering exceptional oral healthcare! In this energetic role, you'll support dentists by preparing treatment areas, assisting during procedures, and ensuring patients feel comfortable and cared for. Your expertise in dental assisting, infection control, and medical documentation will help create a smooth, efficient experience for every patient. We’re looking for motivated individuals eager to grow their skills in a fast-paced, friendly environment where your contributions truly make a difference. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your career in general pediatric dentistry!

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms with sterilized instruments and supplies, maintaining strict aseptic techniques to ensure patient safety.
• Assist dentists chairside during various procedures such as restorations, extractions, crown treatments.
• Take digital X-ray images while adhering to HIPAA regulations and radiation safety standards.
• Manage patient records efficiently using EMR system CURVE, ensuring accurate medical documentation and coding.
• Provide excellent patient care by explaining procedures, taking vital signs, and addressing questions with professionalism and compassion.
• Support dental reception duties including scheduling appointments, and managing medical records.
• Maintain infection control protocols and ensure all equipment is properly sterilized according to OSHA standards.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver four-handed dentistry for increased efficiency and comfort during procedures.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest in dental terminology, anatomy knowledge, and pediatric dentistry practices to enhance patient outcomes. Experience
• Prior experience working in a dental clinic setting is highly preferred; familiarity with pediatric dentistry is a plus.
• Proficiency in dental assisting techniques including chairside assisting, X-ray taking, vital signs measurement, and infection control practices.
• Must have X-ray license and Coronal Polsih
• Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations related to patient privacy and medical records management.
• Ability to communicate effectively using dental terminology and medical terminology accurately.
• Experience working with pediatric patients is desirable; certification in pediatric dentistry is a bonus.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and high standards of aseptic technique. Join us today to be part of a passionate team dedicated to improving smiles while advancing your career in a supportive environment!

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Work Location: In person