Dental Assistant: Patient Care, X-Rays & Clinic Support

Artesian Hotel; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Chickasaw Nation Dental Clinic in Ardmore is seeking a Full Time Dental Assistant to support clinical and administrative duties in a fast-paced dental clinic setting.

The role involves assisting dentists, preparing patients, taking x-rays, maintaining infection control, and documenting patient data. Certification requirements include BLS, radiation safety, and sealant certification, with the possibility of on-the-job training and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in dental terminology and patient communication.
• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy regulations and patient data handling.
• Strong scheduling and teamwork abilities.
• Basic understanding of infection control and sterilization processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for procedures and assists dentists during examinations and treatments.
• Performs coronal polishing and applies fluoride under a dentist’s direction.
• Takes dental x-rays ensuring diagnostic quality and safety.
• Maintains infection control, including instrument sterilization and asepsis.
• Assists in operatory setup, turnover, and patient data documentation in EMR.

Skills

Dental terminology

HIPAA

Communication

Scheduling

Teamwork

Education

High School, GED or Equivalent

Technical School

Completion of a dental assisting course

Job description

Chickasaw Nation Dental Clinic in Ardmore is seeking a Full Time Dental Assistant to support clinical and administrative duties in a fast-paced dental clinic setting.

The role involves assisting dentists, preparing patients, taking x-rays, maintaining infection control, and documenting patient data. Certification requirements include BLS, radiation safety, and sealant certification, with the possibility of on-the-job training and ongoing education.