Dental Assistant/ Sleep Dentistry Coordinator

Job Summary
Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant and Sleep Dentistry Coordinator, where you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and supporting sleep disorder treatments. This energetic position combines chairside assisting, patient coordination, and administrative responsibilities to ensure smooth clinic operations. You'll be the friendly face guiding patients through their dental and sleep journey, utilizing your technical expertise and compassionate approach to make every visit positive and productive. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, and sleep medicine within a supportive environment dedicated to excellence.

Responsibilities
Assist dentists during a variety of procedures including restorative, prosthodontics, endodontics, and sleep dentistry treatments using aseptic techniques and proper infection control protocols
Prepare treatment rooms with necessary instruments, materials, and equipment such as X-ray machines, 3D scanners, and medical imaging tools
Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays), ensuring patient safety and adherence to HIPAA regulations for medical documentation and records management
Coordinate sleep dentistry appointments by managing patient schedules, explaining procedures, and ensuring compliance with medical records standards
Monitor vital signs and assist with chairside procedures involving pediatric patients and general dentistry cases
Maintain accurate medical coding, documentation, and records in EMR systems like Eaglesoft, Dentrix, or Epic to support billing and compliance requirements
Support the dental reception area by greeting patients, verifying insurance information, collecting payments, and managing appointment scheduling
Skills
Proficiency with EMR systems such as Eaglesoft, Dentrix or Epic for efficient record keeping and medical documentation
Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, infection control practices, and aseptic techniques
Experience with dental assisting procedures including chairside support in pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and general dentistry
Ability to operate dental imaging equipment including X-ray machines and 3D scanners while adhering to safety standards
Familiarity with HIPAA regulations governing patient privacy and confidentiality in medical records management
Excellent communication skills as a dental receptionist to provide exceptional patient service
Knowledge of medical terminology related to sleep disorders and experience coordinating sleep dentistry treatments
This role is ideal for motivated individuals passionate about enhancing patient experiences through comprehensive dental care and sleep disorder management. If you're eager to develop your expertise in a fast-paced environment that values teamwork, professionalism, and continuous learning—this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Work Location: In person