Job Description
Job Description
Dental Assistant (CDA)
We are seeking a friendly, reliable, and skilled Dental Assistant (CDA) to join our team and help create a welcoming, efficient, and patient-focused dental experience.
What You’ll Do
- Greet and welcome patients, ensuring they feel comfortable and well-informed
- Prepare treatment rooms and patients for dental procedures
- Set up and break down instruments, materials, and equipment for procedures
- Sterilize instruments and follow infection control protocols meticulously
- Provide chairside assistance to the dentist (4-handed dentistry)
- Perform lab-related tasks as directed
- Deliver oral hygiene instructions and post-operative care guidance
- Keep operatories clean, stocked, and organized
- Schedule patient appointments and manage the daily schedule efficiently
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with insurance/payment procedures
- Support front office duties when needed
What We’re Looking For
- Experience: Prior dental assisting experience required.
- Clinical Skills: Knowledge of dental instruments, sterilization procedures, and 4-handed dentistry
- Software & Tech: Familiarity with dental practice software (Dentrix Ascend a plus.
- Administrative: Comfortable with scheduling, insurance processing, and basic billing tasks
- Soft Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and a professional, patient-first attitude
- Certifications: Radiology certification required; coronal polishing certification required.
- Education: High school diploma and completion of Dental Assisting Program is required
Why Join Us?
- Supportive and team-oriented environment
- Opportunity to grow and refine both clinical and administrative skills
- Make a meaningful impact in patients' health and comfort every day
Note: Compensation and responsibilities will be aligned with experience and certification level.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20-25
Benefits:
- 401(k)
Application Question(s):
- Do you have CEREC or digital impression taking experience?
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Certified Dental Assistant (Required)
- EFDA Certification (Preferred)
Skills:
- General Practice
- CAD/CAM
- CEREC
- Coronal Polishing
- Dentrix Ascend
Benefits:
- Dental
- 401k
- Bonuses
Compensation:
- $20-$25/hour