Dental Assistant: Patient Care, X-Rays & Sterilization

Dental Depot; Norman (OK); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dental Depot in Norman, OK is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to support dentists across multiple specialties, including orthodontics and pediatrics.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, sterilizing instruments, assisting during procedures, and maintaining patient records. The role requires a dental assisting certificate, CPR, and X-ray certification, with travel up to 10% and a day shift in a full-time capacity.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required as per education section.
• Completion of Dental Assisting Program or minimum one year as Dental Assistant.
• Current Dental Assisting Permit required.
• CPR certification required.
• X-Ray certification required to serve chairside.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient and set up instrument trays for procedures.
• Record treatment notes in Eaglesoft and chart treatments.
• Expose dental diagnostic x-rays and manage x-ray equipment care.
• Assist Dentist during procedures and manage emergencies.
• Instruct patients on hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Maintain inventory and sterilization processes per safety policies.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Infection control

Patient care

Verbal communication

Education

Certificate in Dental Assisting

Tools

Eaglesoft

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dental Depot in Norman, OK is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to support dentists across multiple specialties, including orthodontics and pediatrics.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, sterilizing instruments, assisting during procedures, and maintaining patient records. The role requires a dental assisting certificate, CPR, and X-ray certification, with travel up to 10% and a day shift in a full-time capacity.