Dental Assistant Job at Gentle Dental in Seahurst

Gentle Dental is seeking a compassionate Dental Assistant to support our patient-first, team-oriented practice. In this Healthcare & Medical Services role, you’ll prepare treatment rooms, assist during procedures, capture digital X‑rays, maintain sterilization and infection control, and provide clear patient education. You’ll collaborate with multi-specialty providers, use modern dental technology, and ensure accurate charting and supply management. Gentle Dental offers mentorship, CE opportunities, and a supportive environment focused on empathy, integrity, work-life balance, and long-term patient relationships. Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for dental procedures Provide chairside assistance for dentists and specialists using four-handed dentistry Capture, process, and chart digital dental radiographs per safety protocols Maintain strict sterilization, infection control, and OSHA/HIPAA compliance Update patient records accurately in dental software/EHR systems Educate patients on oral hygiene, treatment plans, and post-op care Support front office tasks such as scheduling and patient flow as needed Monitor inventory and order or restock supplies to ensure readiness Collaborate with a multi-specialty clinical team in a patient-first environment Participate in ongoing training, CE, and quality improvement initiatives Chairside assisting for general dentistry Dental radiography (digital X-rays) Sterilization and infection control Dental charting and EHR use Four-handed dentistry techniques Impression taking and model prep Instrument and operatory setup Patient education and post-op instructions Scheduling and basic front office support Inventory and supply management Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k State-approved Dental Assistant registration or license (varies by state) Radiology/X-ray certification CPR/BLS certification Infection control training (OSHA-compliant) HIPAA compliance training