
Dental Assistant
Job Description
Are you organized, compassionate, and ready to make a difference in patient care? Join our dedicated dental team as a Dental Assistant! This dynamic role blends clinical and administrative responsibilities to help ensure our practice runs smoothly and patients receive the best care possible.
Now Hiring: Dental Assistant
Location: In-Person
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $23.00 – $25.90 per hour
Benefits: Paid time off
Schedule: Monday to Friday + Rotating Weekends
What You’ll Do:
- Greet patients and manage the check-in/check-out process with professionalism and warmth
- Schedule appointments and maintain the dental team's calendar
- Handle and update patient records, ensuring accurate and secure documentation
- Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and following strict infection control protocols
- Take and record patients’ vital signs as needed
- Assist dentists during procedures, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow
- Operate dental equipment, including digital X-rays and intraoral cameras
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care
- Monitor inventory and assist with ordering dental supplies
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong knowledge of dental terminology and basic dental procedures
- Familiarity with infection control standards in a clinical setting
- Experience using dental software such as Practice-Web, Open Dental, or similar systems (preferred)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with patients and the dental team
- Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in taking vital signs and assisting with clinical procedures
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a supportive, team-oriented environment
- Grow your career while making a real impact on patient care
- Gain hands-on experience in both front and back office operations