Dental Assistant

Prime Dental Partners • Full-time • Brooklyn, New York State, United States • $35 / hour • 2d ago

Responsibilities:
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures
- Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment
- Take and develop dental X-rays
- Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care
- Perform dental charting and documentation in electronic health records (EHR) systems such as Epic
- Assist with medical coding and billing for dental procedures
- Conduct patient assessments and record medical history
- Maintain and update patient records, including medical documentation and CAD (Computer-Aided Design) files

Skills:
- Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients, dentists, and other dental staff
- Strong attention to detail for accurate documentation and record keeping
- Proficiency in using EHR systems such as Epic for medical records management
- Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instruments
- Familiarity with medical coding practices for dental billing purposes
- Ability to take and develop dental X-rays
- Experience in pediatric dentistry is a plus

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Other duties may be assigned as necessary to meet the needs of the dental practice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $35.00 per hour

Benefits: