Registered Dental Assistant Panhandle Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, PLLC Amarillo, TX Job Details 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Qualifications Customer communication Registered Dental Assistant Full Job Description Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Amarillo Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics We are looking for an experienced, competent dental assistant who will make the dentist's office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You'll ensure excellent customer service and perform administrative and basic dental tasks. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. Responsibilities Welcome customers in the dental office Prepare customers for dental appointments ensuring their comfort Sterilize instruments according to regulations Undertake lab tasks as instructed Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions Keep the dental area clean and well-stocked Schedule appointments Maintain accurate patient records Comfortable with children/adolescents of all ages Skills Proven experience as dental assistant (minimum of 2 years preferred) Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods Understanding of health & safety regulations Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing and fit and fissure sealants (preferred) Good computer skills Excellent communication and people skills Attention to detail Well-organized and reliable RDA active license required Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. CPR, HIPAA, OSHA, Human Trafficking, Nitrous Certification, etc.) Open Dental and Dexis experience (preferred) Bilingual -Spanish (preferred) Schedule Monday to Friday Benefits Health insurance Paid time off 401(k) Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Disclaimer APDO, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at APDO via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of APDO. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by APDO as a result of the referral or through other means. EEO Statement All APDO subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. APDO subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.