Dental Assistant

Responsibilities:

- Assist the dentist during dental procedures

- Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment

- Take and develop dental x-rays and cone beam

- Take detailed chart notes

- Take intraoral photos and intraoral scans

- Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care

- Take and record vital signs of patients and update medical history

- Draft correspondence letters

- Maintain a clean and organized dental office environment

- Follow aseptic techniques and infection control protocols

- Adhere to HIPAA regulations for patient privacy and confidentiality

- Assist dental receptionist duties such as scheduling appointments and managing patient records
Qualifications:

- High school diploma or equivalent

- Completion of an accredited dental assisting program or equivalent experience ( Prefer at least 2 year dental assistant experience )

- Familiarity with medical terminology related to dentistry

- Proficiency in taking dental x-rays and cone beam

- Ability to perform basic dental receptionist duties such as scheduling appointments and managing patient records

- Understanding of aseptic techniques and infection control protocols in a dental setting

- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations for patient privacy and confidentiality

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Free parking
Health insurance
Paid time off
Profit sharing
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person