Experience Dental Assistant

Overview

Join our dynamic dental team as an Experienced Dental Assistant and become a vital part of delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced, supportive environment. This role offers the opportunity to utilize your advanced clinical skills, technical expertise, and passion for dentistry to enhance patient experiences and support our dental professionals. We are dedicated to fostering a positive work culture that values continuous learning, teamwork, and clinical excellence. As an experienced professional, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth clinic operations while adhering to the highest standards of infection control and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms with dental instruments, supplies, and equipment, ensuring all tools are sterilized and ready for procedures
• Assist dentists during a wide range of dental treatments including general dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry
• Take and develop dental radiographs (X-ray), including intraoral and extraoral images, following strict safety protocols and radiation guidelines
• Manage electronic medical records using EMR systems such as Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or Epic to ensure accurate documentation of patient information and treatment plans
• Perform vital signs assessment and medical history updates to support comprehensive patient care
• Maintain clinical confidentiality policies while handling sensitive medical documentation and patient records in compliance with HIPAA regulations
• Support infection prevention management through aseptic techniques, sterilization procedures, and adherence to healthcare infection control standards
• Assist with dental instrument processing, ensuring all tools are properly cleaned, sterilized, and stored according to dental sterilization procedures
• Facilitate four-handed dentistry by working seamlessly alongside dentists to improve efficiency during procedures
• Educate patients on oral health practices, post-treatment care instructions, and explain dental terminology clearly
• Support administrative duties such as scheduling appointments as a dental receptionist when needed

Experience

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant in a busy clinical setting with a focus on general dentistry; pediatric dentistry experience is highly valued
• Proficiency with EMR systems such as Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or Epic for medical documentation and record keeping
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, oral surgery procedures, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry practices
• Skilled in taking high-quality dental X-rays (including 3D scanner imaging) while maintaining safety standards for patients and staff
• Expertise in infection prevention management including sterilization techniques and aseptic protocols in accordance with healthcare infection control guidelines
• Familiarity with medical coding practices related to dental procedures for accurate billing and record keeping
• Ability to perform clinical duties such as vital signs measurement, medical imaging interpretation, and assisting with complex dental treatments
• Excellent communication skills to explain procedures clearly to patients of all ages while maintaining professionalism and empathy

Join us today as an Experienced Dental Assistant where your skills will make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives! We’re committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities while providing a collaborative environment that celebrates your expertise. This is a paid position dedicated to advancing your career in the vibrant field of dentistry.

Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person