Experienced Dental Assistant
Job Description
Job Description
Job description:
Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as an Experienced Dental Assistant and play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced, friendly environment. This energetic position offers the opportunity to utilize your advanced clinical skills, support diverse dental procedures, and contribute to a positive patient experience. We are seeking a motivated professional with a strong background in general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, and oral surgery who thrives in collaborative settings and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of infection prevention and clinical confidentiality.
Duties
- Prepare treatment rooms with dental instruments, materials, and supplies, ensuring all equipment is sterilized and ready for use according to infection control protocols.
- Assist dentists during a wide range of procedures including restorations, endodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and pediatric dentistry with precision and efficiency.
- Take and develop dental X-rays and 3D scans while adhering to radiation safety standards and ensuring high-quality imaging for accurate diagnosis.
- Manage medical documentation by updating electronic health records (EMR systems such as Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Epic), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Perform chairside assisting with four-handed dentistry techniques to maximize efficiency and patient comfort during treatments.
- Conduct vital signs assessments and medical history updates to support comprehensive patient care.
- Process dental instruments following sterilization procedures, maintain clinical confidentiality policies, and ensure infection prevention management throughout daily operations.
- Support the dental reception team by managing patient check-ins, scheduling appointments, and handling medical coding for billing purposes.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Dental Assistant in general dentistry or pediatric dentistry with a strong understanding of dental terminology and anatomy knowledge.
- Proficiency in EMR systems such as Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or Epic; experience with medical documentation and medical records management.
- Certification in dental x-ray technology; knowledge of dental sterilization procedures and infection control practices including aseptic technique.
- Familiarity with advanced dental procedures including oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and the use of a 3D scanner for diagnostic purposes.
- Ability to perform dental instrument processing efficiently while maintaining clinical confidentiality policies.
- Strong communication skills suitable for interacting with patients of all ages, including pediatrics; experience as a dental receptionist is a plus.
- Knowledge of healthcare infection prevention and control standards; ability to work effectively within clinical confidentiality policies.
- Demonstrated ability to support four-handed dentistry techniques with excellent chairside assisting skills.
Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering outstanding dental care while fostering your professional growth! We value energetic professionals who are eager to make a positive impact on patients’ lives through expert assistance and compassionate service.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Safety equipment provided
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Radiology Certification (Required)
- Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Boston, MA 02116 (Required)
Work Location: In person
\nCompany Description
Why Work With Us?
Join a thriving dental practice where your skills, passion, and dedication to patient care truly make a difference! We are committed to fostering a positive, supportive, and team-oriented environment where every team member feels valued, appreciated, and empowered to succeed. As an Experienced Dental Assistant, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a talented dental team, expand your clinical expertise, and play an essential role in creating comfortable, exceptional experiences for our patients.
We believe in investing in our employees by providing opportunities for professional growth, hands-on learning, and career advancement. With benefits including health and dental insurance, paid time off, paid sick time, paid training, and a strong commitment to workplace safety, we strive to create an environment where our team members can thrive both personally and professionally.
If you're a skilled, compassionate, and motivated Dental Assistant looking for a rewarding career where your hard work is recognized, your growth is encouraged, and your contributions truly matter, we'd love to welcome you to our team!
Company Description
Why Work With Us?\n\nJoin a thriving dental practice where your skills, passion, and dedication to patient care truly make a difference! We are committed to fostering a positive, supportive, and team-oriented environment where every team member feels valued, appreciated, and empowered to succeed. As an Experienced Dental Assistant, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a talented dental team, expand your clinical expertise, and play an essential role in creating comfortable, exceptional experiences for our patients.\n\nWe believe in investing in our employees by providing opportunities for professional growth, hands-on learning, and career advancement. With benefits including health and dental insurance, paid time off, paid sick time, paid training, and a strong commitment to workplace safety, we strive to create an environment where our team members can thrive both personally and professionally.\n\nIf you're a skilled, compassionate, and motivated Dental Assistant looking for a rewarding career where your hard work is recognized, your growth is encouraged, and your contributions truly matter, we'd love to welcome you to our team!