What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Timberline Dental?
Overview
Join our dental care team as a Dental Assistant and help patients feel informed, comfortable, and supported throughout their visits. You’ll prepare treatment areas, assist clinicians, and keep patient information accurate and confidential. Your impact: By supporting safe, efficient care, you help patients and clinicians move through appointments with confidence.
Duties
- Provide chairside assisting, including four-handed dentistry, for general dentistry and procedures.
- Support pediatric dentistry and patient care by preparing patients, recording vital signs, and explaining routine steps in clear language.
- Prepare and maintain dental equipment, instruments, and treatment rooms; follow dental instrument processing, sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and infection control practices.
- Take dental X-rays.
- Update medical records and documentation in electronic medical record (EMR) systems and patient management software; support front-desk tasks as needed.
Requirements
- Dental assisting experience in a dental clinic; familiarity with dental terminology.
- Knowledge of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), clinical confidentiality policies, infection prevention management, and healthcare infection prevention and control.
- Experience with Eaglesoft and Dexis (X-ray system), ability to maintain accurate dental documentation and records.
- X-ray experience and knowledge of dental equipment, dental sterilization procedures, and infection prevention are preferred.
Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $27