Dental Assistant
About the role
Working under the supervision of the Dentist, you'll assist in providing dental care while maintaining a safe, clean, and well-organized clinical environment. Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting the dentist chair-side during exams and procedures
- Preparing patients for treatment and supporting dental hygiene education
- Sterilizing instruments and maintaining infection control standards
- Setting up and breaking down treatment areas and equipment
- Taking and processing intra-oral x-rays as permitted
- Maintaining accurate patient records within the medical record system
- Managing dental supplies, inventory, and equipment maintenance
- Supporting dental sick call and emergency screenings
- Ensuring the dental clinic remains clean, stocked, and ready for daily operations
Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting the dentist chair-side during exams and procedures
- Preparing patients for treatment and supporting dental hygiene education
- Sterilizing instruments and maintaining infection control standards
- Setting up and breaking down treatment areas and equipment
- Taking and processing intra-oral x-rays as permitted
- Maintaining accurate patient records within the medical record system
- Managing dental supplies, inventory, and equipment maintenance
- Supporting dental sick call and emergency screenings
- Ensuring the dental clinic remains clean, stocked, and ready for daily operations
Requirements
- Dental Radiology Certification (if not included in above certification)
- High School diploma or GED required
- Experience in a dental setting preferred
- CPR certification required
- Familiarity with electronic medical records a plus
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED required
Skills
Familiarity with electronic medical records a plus
Benefits
Performance check-ins with annual merit increase
Generous paid-time-off program that combines vacation and sick leave
Paid holidays
Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield Dental and Vision insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan
Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
Non-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account
Continuing education options
Free CEUs
Pet Insurance
Flexible pay options including Wisely Card and PayPal
Pay
Details TBA
Schedule
Full Time 32 hours per week