What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Bay Dental Associates?
Overview
Bay Dental Associates is currently seeking an energetic individual to join our team. You will be working side by side with the dentist as well as coordinating care for the patient. Join our compassionate dental team as a Dental Assistant and help patients feel informed, comfortable, and supported throughout their visits. You’ll prepare treatment rooms, assist clinicians during procedures, and help keep care areas clean and ready. On the job training available for the right individual.
Responsibilities
- Provide chairside assisting for general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, endodontics, prosthodontics, and oral surgery procedures as assigned.
- Prepare and maintain dental equipment and instruments; follow dental instrument processing, sterilization procedures, infection control, infection prevention management, and aseptic technique.
- Take dental X-rays and support imaging tasks in line with applicable protocols
- Learn to become proficient with Dentrix dental software.
- Support patient management and dental receptionist duties
Skills
- Dental assisting or dental clinic experience; patient care skills; knowledge of dental and/or medical terminology, anatomy, and dental equipment.
- Essential: Understanding of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), clinical confidentiality policies, infection control, and healthcare infection prevention and control.
- Preferred: Familiarity with Dentrix, patient management software, X-ray equipment, and 3D scanners.
- Preferred: Experience supporting pediatrics, pediatric dentistry, general dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, or oral surgery.
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32.0 – 36.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20