Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Dental Assistant to join our team. As a Dental Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing quality dental care to our patients. Your responsibilities will include assisting the dentist during procedures, taking patient x-rays, maintaining medical documentation, and ensuring a clean and sterile environment.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures
- Take and develop patient x-rays
- Prepare treatment rooms for procedures
- Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment
- Provide chairside assistance to the dentist
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records
- Perform basic administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and managing patient records
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Dental Assistant or relevant certification in North Dakota
- Knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and terminology
- Familiarity with medical documentation and recordkeeping
- Proficiency in using EagleSoft and Dexis dental software systems (e.g., Epic)
- Strong understanding of anatomy and oral health
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask
- Knowledge of aseptic techniques and infection control protocols
- Basic knowledge of taking vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, etc.)
- Ability to assist with patient assessment
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with digital radiography systems
- Expanded functions certification
We offer competitive pay based on experience and qualifications. This is a full-time position with opportunities for career growth within our dental practice. If you are a dedicated Dental Assistant looking to join a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 35 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Profit sharing
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- No nights
- No weekends
Ability to Relocate:
- Fargo, ND 58103: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person