Dental Assistant

Job Overview

Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and supporting our dental professionals. This energized position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, assisting with clinical procedures, managing patient flow, and ensuring the highest standards of infection control and clinical confidentiality. Your expertise will help create a welcoming atmosphere for patients while maintaining smooth operations within the dental practice. Paid position, with opportunities for growth and skill development in a supportive setting.

Duties

• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize dental instruments following strict infection prevention management and aseptic techniques to ensure safety and compliance with clinical confidentiality policies.
• Assist dentists during various procedures such as oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry by providing chairside support and handling dental equipment efficiently.
• Take and develop dental x-rays, including 3D scans when applicable, ensuring proper positioning and adherence to dental x-ray safety protocols.
• Manage patient records using patient management software like Dentrix or Eaglesoft, documenting medical history, vital signs, and treatment details accurately in medical documentation and records.
• Provide excellent patient care by managing patient flow, explaining procedures clearly using dental terminology, and addressing patient questions with professionalism and empathy.
• Support the dental reception area by scheduling appointments, verifying insurance information, and assisting with administrative tasks as a dental receptionist.
• Maintain clinical cleanliness by processing dental instruments, sterilizing equipment according to infection control standards, and ensuring all dental sterilization procedures are followed meticulously.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant or in a similar role within a dental clinic environment.
• Proficiency with EMR systems such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft for managing medical records and documentation.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Familiarity with dental terminology, medical terminology, and various dental procedures including oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry.
• Ability to operate dental equipment such as X-ray machines, 3D scanners, and other clinical tools safely and effectively.
• Strong understanding of infection prevention management practices including aseptic technique and dental sterilization procedures.
• Excellent communication skills to assist patients comfortably while explaining treatments clearly.
• Certification in radiography (dental x-ray) is preferred; additional certifications in healthcare infection control or medical imaging are advantageous.

Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering outstanding oral health care while fostering your professional growth!

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $25