Chairside Dental Assistant: Patient Care & X-Ray Expert

Enhance Dental; Blanchard (OK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Enhance Dental is seeking a full-time Chairside Dental Assistant for The Dental Garage in Blanchard, OK. The role requires a technical school education, CPR and radiography certification, and a license/permit where required by state regulations.

Responsibilities include chairside assistance, sterilization, taking X-rays, record maintenance, and lab case management. The position emphasizes infection control, patient comfort, and collaboration with the dental team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current dental assistant license, registration, or permit as required by state regulations.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Radiography/X-ray certification required if applicable to job duties and state regulations.
• Expanded Functions: Radiation, Coronal Polishing / Topical Fluoride, Sealants, Nitrous Oxide, Pediatric Anesthesia; meet state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Sit chairside to relax the patient and hand the dentist proper equipment during appointments.
• Sterilize instruments, prepare dental materials and cements, process and mount radiographs and pour and trim cast molds.
• Take X-rays and develop radiographs; ensure infection control and clean work environment.
• Assist dentists and staff and perform delegated duties with proper training.
• Provide patient instructions for oral care and post-treatment guidance.
• Maintain and update patient records; monitor dental supplies and equipment.
• Create, send and track lab cases; coordinate repairs as needed.
• Comply with OSHA and HIPAA; support a positive clinic atmosphere.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Sterilization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental assistant license/permit

CPR certification

Radiography/X-ray certification

Expanded Functions certification

Job description

Enhance Dental is seeking a full-time Chairside Dental Assistant for The Dental Garage in Blanchard, OK. The role requires a technical school education, CPR and radiography certification, and a license/permit where required by state regulations.

Responsibilities include chairside assistance, sterilization, taking X-rays, record maintenance, and lab case management. The position emphasizes infection control, patient comfort, and collaboration with the dental team.