Job Description
Join our innovative dental practice where patient care meets flexibility! Bayou Dental Partners is seeking a skilled Remote-Friendly Dental Assistant to support our New Orleans team. Enjoy the unique opportunity to handle administrative tasks remotely while delivering exceptional in-person chairside support. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment focused on professional growth. If you're passionate about dentistry and value work-life balance, this hybrid role is your perfect match.
Responsibilities
- Perform chairside assisting during patient procedures with precision and care
- Manage patient scheduling and digital records through our cloud-based system (remote component)
- Sterilize equipment and maintain clinical hygiene standards
- Take dental impressions and process X-rays in-office
- Assist with inventory management and supply ordering
- Provide post-procedure care instructions to patients
- Collaborate with dentists on treatment planning and case documentation
Qualifications
- Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or equivalent certification required
- 2+ years of clinical dental assisting experience
- Proficiency with Eaglesoft/Dentrix practice management software
- Strong understanding of HIPAA compliance for remote record handling
- Exceptional communication and multitasking abilities
- Valid CPR certification
- Ability to work independently on remote tasks
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills