Dental Assistant - Full Time

Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a full-time Dental Assistant, where your enthusiasm and expertise will directly contribute to providing exceptional patient care. In this vital role, you will support dentists in delivering comprehensive dental treatments while ensuring a smooth, efficient clinic operation. Your energetic approach and attention to detail will help create a welcoming environment for patients of all ages, especially in pediatric and general dentistry settings. We are committed to fostering professional growth and offering a rewarding work experience that emphasizes teamwork, infection control, and the latest dental technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists chairside during a variety of procedures including restorative, endodontic, prosthodontic, and pediatric treatments.
• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments, setting up dental tools, and ensuring all equipment is functioning properly with aseptic techniques.
• Take and develop dental X-rays and medical imaging to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Manage patient records using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft while maintaining HIPAA compliance for patient confidentiality.
• Support patients by taking vital signs, explaining procedures, and providing post-treatment instructions with clear communication.
• Ensure infection control protocols are strictly followed to maintain a safe clinical environment.
• Collaborate with the dental team on administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing medical documentation, and assisting with insurance or medical coding processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Dental Assistant in a busy dental clinic setting, with familiarity in general dentistry and pediatric dentistry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, infection control practices, and aseptic technique.
• Proficiency in dental software platforms such as Eaglesoft is a plus.
• Ability to operate dental equipment including X-ray machines, 3D scanners, and other medical imaging devices confidently.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations related to medical records and medical documentation standards.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients of all ages, including pediatrics.
• Certification in chairside assisting or experience in chairside assisting is required.

Join us to make a difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care and technical excellence! We are dedicated to supporting your professional development while providing an energetic work environment where teamwork thrives.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any experience in dental assisting?

Work Location: In person