What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Taylor Dental?
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures and help provide quality patient care.
Duties
- Prepare patients for dental procedures
- Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment
- Assist the dentist during procedures such as prosthodontics and four-handed dentistry
- Take and record vital signs of patients
- Maintain aseptic techniques and infection control
- Utilize Epic for medical documentation
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Assist with medical coding as needed
- Apply anatomy knowledge to support dental procedures
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Dental Assistant
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Familiarity with Epic software is a plus
- Understanding of medical coding practices
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Certification in Dental Assisting is preferred but not required
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 18 – 24 per week
Schedule:
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19