Dental Assistant: Patient Care & Sterilization Pro

Zufall Health; Somerset (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Zufall Health seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists in delivering primary dental care. The role involves operatory preparation, radiography, inventory management, and maintaining patient records with strict adherence to infection control and HIPAA regulations.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, CPR certification, and preferably a CDA or RDA; bilingual English/Spanish is valued to assist a diverse patient base.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of dental assisting techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern dental materials, storage, handling and applications.
• Completion of accredited dental assisting course preferred.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize deadlines and protocols.
• Ability to work with diverse health care professionals to achieve results.
• English and Spanish communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as dentist’s or dental hygienist’s chair-side assistant.
• Prepares operatory for patient treatment per protocols.
• Exposes and develops dental radiographs per regulations and protocol.
• Maintains infection control and sterilization standards.
• Maintains dental department inventory and supplies.
• Keeps patient records accurate and confidential.

Skills

Chair-side assistance

Infection control

Radiographs

Dental materials

Bilingual English/Spanish

EMR usage

Multi-tasking

English/Spanish communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Dental Assistant

Registered Dental Assistant

Current CPR (BLS)

Radiology license

Fluent in English and Spanish

Tools

MS Office

Electronic Medical Records

Radiography equipment

Job description

Zufall Health seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists in delivering primary dental care. The role involves operatory preparation, radiography, inventory management, and maintaining patient records with strict adherence to infection control and HIPAA regulations.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, CPR certification, and preferably a CDA or RDA; bilingual English/Spanish is valued to assist a diverse patient base.