Dynamic Chairside Dental Assistant - Patient Care Expert

NORTHWOOD DENTISTRY & BRACES; Yukon (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

NORTHWOOD DENTISTRY & BRACES in Yukon, OK is seeking a chairside dental assistant to support clinicians and ensure a positive patient experience. You will sterilize instruments, prepare materials, take radiographs, and help manage patient records in a fast-paced dental practice.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, current CPR, and state-certified radiography if required; expanded functions are preferred.

Qualifications

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

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 and develop dental radiographs; maintain infection control and OSHA compliance.
• Provide patient instructions for oral care and comfort during treatment.
• Update and maintain patient records/charts; assist in office tasks using a computer.
• Order and monitor dental supplies; coordinate repairs as needed.

Skills

Chairside support

Sterilization

Radiography

Patient communication

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dental radiography equipment

Practice management software

Job description

NORTHWOOD DENTISTRY & BRACES in Yukon, OK is seeking a chairside dental assistant to support clinicians and ensure a positive patient experience. You will sterilize instruments, prepare materials, take radiographs, and help manage patient records in a fast-paced dental practice.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, current CPR, and state-certified radiography if required; expanded functions are preferred.