Job Overview Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant, where your enthusiasm and clinical expertise will directly enhance patient care and support our dental professionals. In this vital role, you will assist with clinical procedures, manage patient flow, and ensure the highest standards of infection control and safety. Your proactive approach will help create a welcoming environment for patients of all ages, including pediatric dentistry, while maintaining efficient clinic operations. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in general dentistry and specialized areas such as oral surgery, endodontics, and prosthodontics. Duties Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing dental instruments and ensuring all equipment is ready for procedures in accordance with dental sterilization procedures and infection prevention management policies Assist dentists chairside during various treatments including oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry, providing four-handed dentistry support for efficiency 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 using electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Eaglesoft, Dentrix, or Epic, ensuring accurate medical documentation and compliance with HIPAA regulations Collect vital signs and medical history information to support comprehensive patient care and facilitate accurate medical coding Educate patients on oral health practices, post-treatment care instructions, and preventive measures to promote long-term dental health Maintain clinical confidentiality policies while processing dental instruments and ensuring infection control standards are strictly followed Requirements Proven experience as a Dental Assistant in a busy dental clinic setting with knowledge of general dentistry procedures and terminology Proficiency in dental software such as Eaglesoft, Dentrix, or Patient management software; experience with Epic is a plus Strong understanding of infection prevention management, aseptic technique, and healthcare infection control expertise Ability to operate dental equipment including X-ray machines, intraoral cameras, 3D scanners, and other clinical tools effectively Knowledge of anatomy relevant to oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry to assist with specialized procedures Excellent communication skills to interact professionally with patients of all ages and collaborate seamlessly with the dental team including the dental receptionist Certification in Dental Assisting (such as DANB certification or equivalent) preferred; familiarity with HIPAA compliance required Ability to perform dental instrument processing efficiently while maintaining high standards of sterilization and infection control protocols Join us in delivering exceptional patient care through your expertise in dental assisting! We are committed to fostering a supportive environment that values your growth within the healthcare field.

Pay:

$22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off Uniform allowance

Work Location:

In person