Dental Assistant

Responsibilities:

- Assist the dentist during dental procedures

- Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize dental instruments

- Take and develop dental x-rays

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

- Perform basic laboratory duties such as pouring and trimming models

- Maintain accurate medical documentation and patient records

- Utilize Dentrix software for appointment scheduling and record keeping

- Follow aseptic techniques to ensure infection control protocols are followed

- Assist with CAD/CAM procedures and digital impressions

- Provide assistance with medical coding and billing systems, such as Epic

- Specialize in assisting with pediatric dental procedures
Requirements:

- High school diploma or equivalent

- Completion of an accredited dental assisting program or equivalent experience

- State-specific dental assistant certification or licensure, if applicable

- Strong knowledge of infection control protocols and aseptic techniques

- Proficiency in using Dentrix software for appointment scheduling and record keeping

- Familiarity with CAD/CAM technology and digital impressions

- Understanding of medical coding systems, such as Epic, for billing purposes

- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

- Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with other dental professionals
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or qualifications required.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Paid time off
Work Location: In person