Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant – Friendly, Established Dental Office

We are looking for a friendly, dependable, and motivated Dental Assistant to join our dental team. We are an established dental office that takes pride in providing excellent patient care while maintaining a warm, positive, and team-oriented environment.

What we’re looking for:

• Dental assisting experience preferred
• Friendly and professional personality
• Reliable, organized, and dependable
• Great communication and people skills
• Comfortable working as part of a team
• Ability to make patients feel comfortable and cared for
• Familiarity with dental procedures and infection-control protocols

What we offer:

• Friendly, supportive work environment
• Established patient base
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Opportunity for long-term employment
• Great team atmosphere

If you are a caring, enthusiastic Dental Assistant who enjoys working with people and being part of a great team, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing and arranging dental instruments and equipment according to infection prevention protocols.
• Assist dentist during various procedures ensuring all tools and materials are ready for use.
• Take high-quality dental x-rays and operate medical imaging equipment while maintaining strict adherence to HIPAA regulations and clinical confidentiality policies.
• Provide excellent patient care by explaining procedures and ensuring patient comfort throughout their visit.
• Maintain dental sterilization procedures and infection control standards to uphold a safe clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant or in a similar dental clinic setting, with familiarity in dental instrument processing and chairside assisting.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, medical terminology, and clinical procedures related to general dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatrics.
• Strong understanding of healthcare infection prevention and control practices, aseptic technique, and dental sterilization procedures.
• Ability to perform dental x-rays accurately while maintaining patient safety standards.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients of all ages and backgrounds.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure confidentiality of medical records and patient information.