What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Medford Dental Clinic?
Overview
The Dental Assistant plays a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care by supporting the doctor(s) and clinical team in providing safe, efficient, and compassionate dental treatment. This position contributes to a positive patient experience by preparing for each appointment, anticipating provider needs, maintaining a clean and organized clinical environment, and ensuring all aspects of patient care are completed with accuracy and professionalism. You’ll support general dentistry and may assist with pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, or oral surgery.
Your Impact
By preparing the treatment area and assisting chairside, you help clinicians focus on care and help patients feel supported throughout their visit.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain dental equipment and treatment rooms; process instruments using dental sterilization procedures and infection control practices.
- Provide chairside assisting, including four-handed dentistry, and support dental X-ray and other medical imaging procedures as directed.
- Record vital signs, update medical records, and complete accurate medical documentation while following clinical confidentiality policies and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) requirements.
- Assist the dentist during clinical procedures while maintaining patient comfort and efficient workflow.
- Support patient management, scheduling, and reception tasks as needed; communicate clearly with patients and the care team.
Skills
- Essential: Dental assisting or dental clinic experience; patient care skills; knowledge of dental and medical terminology, anatomy, and aseptic technique.
- Essential: Familiarity with dental instrument processing, infection prevention management, and healthcare infection prevention and control expertise.
- Preferred: Experience with EMR (electronic medical record) systems or patient management software, including Eaglesoft or Dentrix).
- Preferred: Experience with a 3D scanner, dental equipment, dental X-ray, and medical imaging; familiarity with pediatrics and pediatric dentistry.
- Preferred: Exposure to general dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, and dental receptionist duties.
Pay: $21.85 - $22.92 per hour
Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person