What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Long Ridge Dental?
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Dental Assistant to join our dynamic dental team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in clinical assisting, patient care, and dental procedures, with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of infection control and patient confidentiality. This role offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where precision, compassion, and professionalism are paramount. The Dental Assistant will support dentists in delivering exceptional oral healthcare while ensuring smooth clinic operations and a positive patient experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing dental instruments and ensuring all equipment is functioning properly in accordance with infection prevention management protocols.
- Assist dentists during various procedures including general dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry, utilizing chairside assisting techniques and four-handed dentistry practices.
- Take and develop dental x-rays and 3D scans, ensuring accurate medical imaging for diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Manage patient records by updating medical documentation, medical coding, and maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations to ensure clinical confidentiality policies are upheld.
- Provide patient management support by taking vital signs, explaining procedures clearly, and addressing patient questions with professionalism and empathy.
- Maintain dental equipment through proper cleaning, sterilization procedures, and inventory management of dental instruments and supplies.
- Support the dental reception team by scheduling appointments, managing patient flow using patient management software, and ensuring a seamless patient experience from check-in to check-out.
- Adhere to infection control standards by practicing aseptic techniques and following healthcare infection prevention protocols consistently.
Skills
- Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR systems), Dentrix, Eaglesoft, and other patient management software platforms.
- Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, medical terminology, and clinical procedures across various specialties including pediatric dentistry and oral surgery.
- Experience with dental sterilization procedures, infection prevention management, and healthcare infection control expertise.
- Skilled in taking dental x-rays, including intraoral images and 3D scans using advanced imaging technology.
- Familiarity with dental equipment operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance.
- Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with patients of all ages as well as team members; ability to explain treatment plans clearly.
- Ability to follow clinical confidentiality policies diligently while managing sensitive medical records.
- Knowledge of dental assisting techniques such as four-handed dentistry and chairside support during complex procedures like endodontics or prosthodontics.
Join our team to provide outstanding patient care through expert assistance while advancing your career in a supportive healthcare environment committed to excellence in dental services!
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Visa sponsorship
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24