The Temporary Dental Assistant supports daily patient care and clinic operations, helping create an organized, welcoming experience for patients and a smooth workflow for the dental team. This temporary role calls for attentive communication, dependable follow-through, and care with patient information.
Duties
- Prepare treatment areas and instruments, maintain an orderly workspace, and assist with routine dental procedures.
- Welcome patients, support scheduling and check-in, and communicate clearly with patients and colleagues.
- Update records accurately, using available system- Dentally, and handle information discreetly.
- Assist with patient care across general dentistry, Orthodontics, or Pediatrics as appropriate to the clinic’s needs.
Your impact: Accurate preparation and records help the team stay coordinated and patients feel supported.
Experience
Required: Practical Dental assisting capabilities, clear communication, attention to detail, and accurate recordkeeping support protected, organized daily work. Familiarity with medical terminology helps you understand instructions and document patient information clearly.
Preferred: Experience as a Dental receptionist or in a dental setting is helpful, as is familiarity with Epic, Dentrix, Orthodontics, Pediatrics, or CAD. Adaptability and a patient-focused approach are valuable when supporting changing clinic needs.