Certified Dental Assistant

Join our dynamic dental team as a Certified Dental Assistant, where your expertise will directly contribute to delivering exceptional patient care. As a vital member of ourteam, you will assist with a wide range of dental procedures, ensure smooth clinical operations, and uphold the highest standards of infection control and patient safety. Your energetic approach and attention to detail will helpcreate a positive experience for every patient while supporting our mission topromote oral health and wellness.

• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize dental instruments following strict aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
• Assist dentist during various procedures including general dentistry, prosthodontics and pediatric dentistry, ensuring all tools and materials are ready for use.
• Take digital dental radiographs(X-ray) accurately while adhering to HIPAA regulations and safety standards.
• Manage patient records using
  
  Softdent dental software ensuring all documentation is complete and compliant with HIPAA.
• Perform chairside assisting with four-handed dentistry techniques to optimize efficiency and patientcomfort.
• Monitor vital signs and assist with documentation when necessary for patients with special needs ormedical conditions.
• Maintain knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and dental coding to accurately document procedure sand communicate effectively within the team.

• Valid certification as a Dental Assistant with current licensure or registration as required by state law.
• Proven experience in dental assisting within a busy dental office environment, including pediatric dentistry.
• Proficiency with Softdent,familiarity with dental records management is a plus.
• Strong understanding of infection control practices, aseptic techniques, and sterilization procedures.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, medical terminology, and medical coding standards.
• Ability to perform X-ray procedures safely following radiation safety guidelines.
• Excellent communication skillsto interact effectively with patients of all ages and team members across specialties like endodontics or prosthodontics.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting while maintaining attention to detailand patient comfort.