Register dental assistant

Overview

Join our dynamic dental team as a Register Dental Assistant, where your expertise will directly enhance patient experiences and support the smooth operation of our dental practice. In this vital role, you will serve as the first point of contact for patients, ensuring a welcoming environment while providing essential clinical and administrative support. Your skills in dental assisting, patient management, and clinical procedures will contribute to delivering exceptional dental care in a fast-paced, friendly setting. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your career in general and pediatric dentistry while making a positive impact on patients’ oral health.

Duties

• Greet patients warmly, verify their appointment details, and manage patient check-in and check-out processes using patient management software such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft
• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments, setting up dental equipment, and ensuring compliance with infection prevention management and aseptic techniques
• Assist dentists during procedures including oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry with chairside assistance and four-handed dentistry techniques
• Take high-quality dental x-rays and 3D scans while adhering to HIPAA regulations and radiation safety protocols
• Manage medical documentation by updating medical records, recording vital signs, and ensuring accurate medical terminology is used in all records
• Educate patients on oral health care practices, post-treatment instructions, and preventive measures to promote ongoing patient care
• Maintain clinical confidentiality policies while handling sensitive patient information with professionalism and discretion

Experience

• Prior experience working in a dental clinic environment is highly preferred, especially with pediatric dentistry or general dentistry practices
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR systems) such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft is essential for efficient patient management
• Knowledge of dental terminology, dental equipment operation, and infection control procedures is required to ensure safe and effective clinical assistance
• Familiarity with dental sterilization procedures, X-ray techniques, and infection prevention management is crucial for maintaining a sterile environment
• Experience with dental instrument processing, oral surgery support, endodontics procedures, and prosthodontics will be advantageous
• Strong understanding of healthcare infection prevention and control expertise along with aseptic techniques ensures compliance with safety standards
• Excellent communication skills to coordinate effectively with team members including dental receptionists and other clinical staff

Join us as a Register Dental Assistant to be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering outstanding dental care. Your commitment to patient comfort combined with your technical expertise will help foster a positive environment where everyone feels valued. We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training in medical imaging, advanced dental assisting techniques, and the latest in dental technology. This paid role offers an enriching career path for motivated individuals eager to make a difference in their community’s oral health.

Pay: Up to $23.00 per hour

Work Location: In person