Job Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant, where your enthusiasm and expertise will directly enhance patient care and streamline clinical operations. In this vital role, you'll support dentists in delivering exceptional general dentistry and specialized procedures such as oral surgery, endodontics, and prosthodontics. Your proactive approach will ensure a smooth patient experience from check-in to treatment completion, all while maintaining the highest standards of infection prevention and clinical confidentiality. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.
Duties
- Assist dentists during a variety of procedures including oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry, ensuring all dental instruments and equipment are prepared and sterilized according to dental sterilization procedures.
- Operate dental equipment such as X-ray machines, 3D scanners, and cerec machines while adhering to radiation safety protocols.
- Take dental X-rays with precision, ensuring high-quality images for accurate diagnosis.
- Manage patient records using Dentrix, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Perform chairside assisting with four-handed dentistry techniques to enhance efficiency during patient treatments.
- Conduct vital signs assessments and medical history updates to support comprehensive patient care.
- Maintain infection control standards by implementing healthcare infection prevention and control protocols, including aseptic techniques and dental instrument processing.
- Support patient management by providing clear instructions, answering questions about procedures, and ensuring a comfortable experience.
- Collaborate with the dental team to ensure smooth clinic operations.
Experience
- Proven experience working in a dental clinic environment with familiarity in general dentistry procedures is a plus.
- Hands-on knowledge of dental assisting practices including chairside assisting, dental terminology, and dental equipment operation.
- Experience with Dentrix for managing medical records efficiently.
- Knowledge of infection prevention management, sterilization procedures, and aseptic techniques essential for maintaining clinical confidentiality policies.
- Ability to perform dental X-ray procedures accurately while adhering to safety standards.
- Familiarity with pediatric dentistry practices is a plus for supporting diverse patient needs.
- Strong understanding of anatomy knowledge related to oral structures and medical terminology relevant to dental care.
Come join our office where your skills make a real difference! We’re dedicated to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training in healthcare infection control, advanced dental technologies like 3D scanners, and comprehensive patient management software tools. Join us today to be part of a vibrant team committed to excellence in oral health!
Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
