Dental Assistant

Employment Type: Full-Time and Part-Time

Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly organized Experienced Dental Assistant to join our dynamic general dental practice with minimum 2years experience. Our office provides a full range of dental services, including preventive, restorative, cosmetic, surgical, implant, orthodontic, and emergency care. The Lead Dental Assistant will oversee the back-office, ensure smooth daily operations, maintain the highest standards of patient care, and support the dentist in all clinical procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Duties:

• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for all dental procedures.
• Assist the dentist chairside during general, cosmetic, surgical, endodontic, periodontal, orthodontic, and implant procedures.
• Ensure patient comfort and provide clear pre- and post-operative instructions.
• Take and process digital radiographs, intraoral scans, and impressions.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment according to OSHA and CDC standards.
• Maintain accurate and complete patient records in the practice management software.

Operational Support:

• Assist in onboarding new clinical team members.
• Lead daily morning huddles to review schedules, special cases, and procedural needs.
• Track lab cases and ensure timely delivery for patient appointments.
• Help manage emergency cases and prioritize accordingly in a busy schedule.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of dental assisting experience is a must.
• Proficiency in all aspects of general dentistry, including surgical and specialty procedures.
• Knowledge of OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control standards.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities with patients and team members.
• Experience with dental software preferred (e.g., Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or similar).

Work Environment:

• Frequent interaction with patients of all ages and needs.
• Involves long periods of standing and wearing personal protective equipment.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person