Dental Assistant

Job Summary

Join our dental team as a Dental Assistant, where your enthusiasm and expertise will directly contribute to delivering exceptional patient care. In this vital role, you will support dentists during clinical procedures, manage patient flow, and ensure the highest standards of infection control and clinical confidentiality. Your proactive approach will help create a welcoming environment for patients while maintaining smooth clinic operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists chairside during a variety of dental procedures, including restorative work, endodontics, and prosthodontics.
• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment following strict infection prevention management and aseptic techniques.
• Take and develop dental x-rays and 3D scans using advanced medical imaging technology while adhering to dental x-ray safety protocols.
• Manage patient records accurately.
• Provide excellent patient management by explaining procedures, answering questions, and ensuring comfort throughout visits.
• Maintain a clean and organized clinical environment following infection control policies and dental sterilization procedures.

Skills

• Proficiency with Open Dental Software or similar software.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and clinical procedures across general dentistry and specialized fields like pediatric dentistry and oral surgery.
• Experience with dental instrument processing, sterilization techniques, and infection prevention management.
• Ability to operate dental equipment including X-ray machines, 3D scanners, dental chairs, and other clinical tools safely and effectively.
• Skilled in chairside assisting with four-handed dentistry techniques to enhance efficiency during procedures.
• Familiarity with medical documentation standards and maintaining medical records securely in compliance with HIPAA.
• Excellent communication skills for patient care delivery and collaboration with team members in a fast-paced environment.

Work Location: In person