Dental Clinical Assistant

Overview

Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Clinical Assistant, where your expertise will directly contribute to delivering exceptional patient care and supporting our clinicians in providing comprehensive dental services. This paid position offers an energetic environment focused on clinical excellence, infection prevention, and patient management. As a vital member of our healthcare team, you will assist with a variety of clinical and administrative duties, ensuring smooth operations and outstanding patient experiences.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing and organizing dental instruments and equipment in accordance with infection prevention management and aseptic techniques.
• Assist dentists during procedures such as oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry by providing chairside support and managing dental instruments efficiently.
• Take and develop dental x-rays, including 3D scans when applicable, ensuring proper radiographic techniques while adhering to HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.
• Manage patient records using electronic medical records (EMR) systems like Dentrix or Eaglesoft, ensuring accurate documentation of medical history, vital signs, and treatment plans.
• Support patient management by collecting vital signs, explaining procedures using dental terminology in a clear manner, and addressing patient questions to foster comfort and trust.
• Maintain clinical cleanliness by processing dental instruments according to sterilization procedures and ensuring all dental equipment is functioning optimally.
• Collaborate with the dental team to ensure compliance with healthcare infection prevention and control policies while maintaining high standards of clinical confidentiality.

Requirements

• Proven experience working in a dental clinic environment with knowledge of general dentistry procedures.
• Familiarity with EMR systems such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft; experience with Epic or other healthcare software is a plus.
• Strong understanding of dental terminology, medical documentation, and medical coding practices related to dentistry.
• Competence in taking dental x-rays, including intraoral and extraoral imaging; experience with 3D scanners is advantageous.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols, aseptic techniques, and sterilization procedures aligned with healthcare standards.
• Ability to perform chairside assisting efficiently during various procedures such as oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry.
• Excellent communication skills to explain treatments clearly to patients of all ages, including pediatrics.
• Certification in radiography or relevant dental assisting credentials preferred; CPR certification is desirable.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining clinical confidentiality policies.

Join us as a Dental Clinical Assistant if you are passionate about delivering top-tier patient care in a fast-paced environment! We value energetic professionals eager to grow their skills in general dentistry while supporting our commitment to health and safety standards across all clinical operations.

Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $25