Registered Dental Assistant

Elevate Your Career—Full-Time Dental Assistant Opportunity in a Leading Denture Practice

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Dental Assistant to join our dynamic dental practice. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in providing high-quality dental care to our patients, assisting the dentist during procedures, and ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow in the office. This position requires a strong understanding of dental terminology, aseptic techniques, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

• Assist the dentist during various dental procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Prepare and maintain the treatment area, including sterilization of instruments and equipment.
• Take and develop X-rays as needed, adhering to safety protocols.
• Manage patient records and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
• Support pediatric dentistry by creating a welcoming environment for young patients.
• Utilize four-handed dentistry techniques to enhance efficiency during procedures.
• Maintain inventory of dental supplies and assist with ordering as necessary.
• Stay updated on dental systems and technologies to improve patient care.

• Proficiency in all dentistry procedures is preferred.
• Knowledge of endodontics procedures is a plus.
• Familiarity with dental terminology and HIPAA compliance is essential.
• Experience with X-ray technology and safety protocols.
• Strong understanding of aseptic techniques to prevent infection.
• Excellent communication skills for effective patient interaction.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team setting while managing multiple tasks efficiently.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to manage patient records accurately.
• Spanish Speaking is a plus.

• $17 - $22 per hour

Salary Based On Qualifications and experience of the Dental Assistants.

Certifications such as Nitrous, Sealants are a plus

• Monday to Friday
• Flexible schedule
• Work Hours:
  
  Monday-Friday 9-5
• Weekend hours rotating

• License & Certification:
  Basic life support, Driver’s license, Registered dental assistant / Certified dental assistant, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Temporary Crowns, Packing Cord, Suture Removal

Certifications are a plus

nitrous

Oral Surgery another plus

• Prepare and restock treatment rooms and other clinical support areas as needed.
• Change all chemical solutions, disinfectant soaks and sprays, sterilants, ultrasonic, presoak and X-ray processing as needed.
• Review medical history, progress from the previous visit, if applicable, and the scheduled treatment plan with each patient.
• Expose and copy dental radiographs.
• Perform four-handed dental assisting procedures to including aspirating and retracting tissues.
• Records treatment rendered in the patient's chart and charge out all procedures.
• Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
• Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
• Escort patient to the business area for follow-up and rescheduling.
• Decontaminate all treatment rooms and sterilizes instruments after each patient appointment.
• Maintain cleanliness of treatment rooms, dark room, lab and sterilizing area.
• Process equipment and facility repair requests as needed.
• Comply with and enforce all practice policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Comply with and enforce all OSHA policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, and reports incidents and/or violations as required.
• Comply with and enforce all HIPAA standards, and reports ethics and compliance violations as required.
• Comply with assigned work schedules and the practice's timekeeping policies.
• Answer incoming office/patient calls as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Must possess effective problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships while addressing complex or sensitive issues.
• Ability to respond to emergent or stressful situation in a calm or professional manner.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, work independently, multitask, and produce results in a high stress environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion regarding employee information and practice information.
• Must possess intermediate computer skills using basic applications.
• Must possess knowledge of federal, state, and commercial insurance…