Dental Assistant

HEALTH CARE PARTNERS; Marion (SC); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Partners is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists and the care team in Marion, SC. You will prepare treatment rooms, assist during procedures, and process radiographs while maintaining patient comfort and safety.

The role includes infection control, patient education, and accurate EHR documentation, with travel between SC locations as needed. A SC-certified dental assistant and strong customer service are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current South Carolina Dental Assistant certification required.
• BLS certification preferred.
• Minimum of one year of dental assistant experience preferred.
• Experience in Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) preferred.
• Experience using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, equipment and materials for patient care.
• Welcome, prepare, and assist patients before, during, and after treatment.
• Assist dentists during examinations and restorative procedures and other dental work.
• Obtain and process dental radiographs per orders and safety standards.
• Record and update patient medical and dental histories in the EHR.
• Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care.
• Maintain infection control and operatory cleanliness per guidelines.
• Travel between Health Care Partners of South Carolina locations as needed.
• Schedule appointments and manage referrals as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient care in the EHR.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant certification (SC)

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The DentalAssistant provides clinical and administrative support to dentists and thedental care team to ensure the delivery of safe, efficient, and high-qualitypatient care. This position assists with patient preparation, chairsideprocedures, radiographs, infection prevention, patient education, and operatorymaintenance while promoting a positive patient experience. The Dental Assistantplays an important role in supporting the mission of Health Care Partners ofSouth Carolina by providing compassionate, patient-centered oral healthcare tothe communities we serve.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, equipment,and materials for patient care and dental procedures.
• Welcome, prepare, and assist patients before,during, and after dental treatment to promote a comfortable and positiveexperience.
• Assist dentists during examinations, restorativeprocedures, oral surgery, extractions, endodontic, pediatric, and other dentalprocedures.
• Obtain and process dental radiographs inaccordance with provider orders and applicable safety standards.
• Record and update patient medical and dentalhistories, vital signs when appropriate, and other clinical information in theElectronic Health Record (EHR).
• Provide patient education regarding oralhygiene, preventive care, post-operative instructions, and treatmentrecommendations.
• Perform chairside and laboratory duties,including taking impressions, pouring models, and preparing dental materials aspermitted by state regulations.
• Clean, disinfect, sterilize, and maintain dentalinstruments, equipment, operatories, and treatment areas in accordance withOSHA, CDC, and infection prevention guidelines.
• Monitor dental supplies, instruments, andequipment, reporting maintenance needs and assisting with inventory managementand ordering.
• Assist with appointment scheduling, patientfollow-up, referrals, and other administrative tasks as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation ofpatient care and clinical activities in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Maintain patient confidentiality and protecthealth information in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
• Participate in required trainings, staffmeetings, continuing education, and organizational quality improvementinitiatives.
• Travel between Health Care Partners of SouthCarolina dental locations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Dental Assistant certification asrequired by the State of South Carolina.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationthrough the American Heart Association or American Red Cross preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as aDental Assistant in a dental office, community health center, or similarclinical setting preferred.
• Experience working in a Federally QualifiedHealth Center (FQHC) preferred.
• Experience using Electronic Health Record (EHR)systems preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of dental assisting principles,chairside procedures, radiography, sterilization techniques, and infectionprevention practices.
• Knowledge of OSHA, CDC infection preventionguidelines, and HIPAA regulations.
• Excellent customer service, communication, andinterpersonal skills with a commitment to providing compassionate,patient-centered care.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability toprioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Proficiency in Electronic Health Record (EHR)systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintainconfidentiality, and establish positive working relationships with patients,providers, and coworkers.