Dental Assistant

The practice is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinical operations and assist dentists chairside during procedures across restorative, oral surgery, endodontic, prosthodontic, and pediatric care. Responsibilities include preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, setting up equipment, taking and developing dental X-rays (including use of 3D scanners), monitoring vital signs during procedures, and maintaining infection prevention and sterilization protocols. The role includes managing patient records in EMR systems (examples listed: Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Epic/Curve), educating patients on oral health and post-treatment instructions, and supporting administrative tasks such as appointment scheduling and greeting patients. Certification in dental assisting or related training is preferred, and familiarity with radiography, infection control, and pediatric dentistry is noted as desirable.