Dental Assistant / Office Manager

**Note: we are looking for Office Managers and Assistants, and will cross-train both jobs as applicants feel comfortable doing so**

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 will support dentists in providing top-quality treatments while ensuring patients feel comfortable and cared for. Your expertise in dental procedures, patient communication, and clinical support will help us maintain a smooth, efficient, and welcoming environment. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, patient-focused setting dedicated to improving smiles every day.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments, setting up dental tools, and ensuring all equipment is functioning properly in accordance with infection control protocols.
• Assist dentists during various procedures such as restorations, extractions, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry with precision and professionalism.
• Take dental X-rays, learn intake, phones, chairside assistance, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance information, and maintaining organized medical records for seamless clinic operations, while cross-training in all jobs in the dental office. Opportunity to learn everything from case presentation and office management to direct assisting of advanced dental procedures.
• Educate patients on oral health care practices, post-treatment instructions, and answer their questions with clarity and empathy.

Skills

• Proficiency in dental assisting techniques including chairside assisting, aseptic technique, and anatomy knowledge relevant to dentistry.
• Knowledge of infection control standards, sterilization procedures, to ensure a safe clinical environment.
• Strong understanding of dental terminology across general dentistry, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients of all ages.
• Familiarity with medical terminology related to medical records management and medical coding practices. Embark on a rewarding career where your skills make a difference! We are committed to fostering a supportive environment; to that end we will teach you all of these skills plus more. This is a unique dental office that will provide more opportunity for advancement, at better pay, than any other office.

Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $25