Chairside Dental Assistant

Job Purpose

The Chairside Dental Assistant supports the team by contributing to the day‑to‑day operations of the clinic and ensuring a positive experience for patients and staff. This role requires professionalism, dependability and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

• Sit chairside to relax the patient and hand the dentist proper equipment during appointments
• Sterilize instruments, prepare dental materials and cements, process and mount radiographs, and pour and trim cast molds
• Take responsibility for any duties delegated by the Dentist or Lead Dental Assistant, including taking X‑rays once certified
• Develop dental radiographs (x‑rays)
• Prevent the spread of infection and disease by maintaining a surgically clean work environment
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
• Provide patients with instructions for oral care following treatment
• Teach patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health, such as tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling
• Take impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts (models of teeth)
• Create, send and track lab cases
• Monitor, order and maintain budget for dental supplies
• Perform office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer
• Assist in updating and maintaining client dental records or charts
• Maintain equipment and coordinate any necessary repairs
• Ask about the patient’s medical history and take blood pressure and pulse as needed
• Provide support to dentists and other staff as needed
• Maintain OSHA and HIPAA compliance
• Display the Enhance core values of Continuous Improvement, Selfless Team‑First Attitude, Embrace Change, Conquer the Mountain Mentality and Take Initiative
• Other duties as assigned

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent required
• Licenses /
  
  Certifications:
  • Current dental assistant license, registration, or permit as required by applicable state regulations
  • Current CPR certification required
  • Radiography/X‑ray certification required if applicable to job duties and state regulations
• Expanded Functions Preferred:
  Radiation;
  Coronal Polishing / Topical Fluoride;
  Sealants;
  Nitrous Oxide;
  Parenteral / Pediatric Anesthesia;
  Oral Maxillofacial Surgery. Must meet all state‑specific requirements necessary
• Experience:
  
  Previous experience as a Dental Assistant preferred

Dental practices run at a fast pace and dental assistants will be required to keep up with the flow of doctors and patients.

• Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Repeat the same movements
• Bend or twist the body
• Sit for long periods of time
• Stand for long periods of time
• Lifting up to 50 pounds