Dental Assistant

Job Summary
Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and supporting our dental practitioners. This energetic position offers the opportunity to assist with a variety of clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring smooth operations within a fast-paced, patient-focused environment. Your expertise will help create a welcoming atmosphere for patients while maintaining the highest standards of infection control and clinical excellence. Whether assisting during procedures or managing medical records, your contribution will be essential to our mission of providing outstanding dental care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize dental instruments following strict aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
• Assist dentists during a wide range of procedures including general dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and pediatric dentistry.
• Take and develop X-ray images, ensuring proper positioning and safety measures are followed in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Manage patient flow by greeting patients, updating medical history, recording vital signs, and ensuring accurate medical documentation.
• Operate electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix to document treatment details, update medical records, and ensure data accuracy.
• Provide chairside assistance with dental terminology, anatomy knowledge, and medical coding to support efficient treatment delivery.
• Support the dental team with administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones as a dental receptionist, and managing medical records using Epic or similar systems.
• Maintain a clean and organized clinical environment while adhering to infection control standards and OSHA guidelines.
• Assist with advanced technology procedures including 3D scanning and medical imaging to enhance diagnostic accuracy.
• Support pediatric patients by applying specialized techniques suitable for children's comfort and understanding.

Requirements

• Proven experience working in a dental clinic environment with knowledge of general dentistry procedures.
• Proficiency in dental assisting techniques including four-handed dentistry, chairside assisting, and taking vital signs.
• Familiarity with EMR systems such as Dentrix and decide for managing medical documentation and records.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to operate X-ray equipment safely while maintaining infection control standards.
• Strong understanding of dental terminology, anatomy knowledge, and medical terminology relevant to dental care.
• Certification in infection control procedures; additional certifications in medical coding or advanced imaging are a plus. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to improving oral health through compassionate care and cutting-edge technology

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-the-job training
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person