Dental Assistant

Our practice is looking for another positive, well organized, responsible, highly motivated Dental Assistant to add to our team. Candidate must have good interpersonal skills and the ability to multitask. Below is Job Description. Please email resume and include a joke on Dentistry.

Job Description:

This position requires assisting the doctor with general dentistry procedures, maintaining a clean facility and inventory, and providing excellent customer service. General Duties Assist the dentist at the dental chair while they are engaged in any treatment of patients Maintain proper patient health history and treatment records using Open Dental Properly and efficiently set up the treatment room in time for a patient's appointment Take blood pressure Take diagnostic radiographs to help aid the dentist in diagnosing dental treatment Give pre and post operative instructions Proficiency with PC computers in relation to office tasks Coronal polishing certificate or eligible to get certification Stocks supplies in operatories, restrooms, resupply area, lab, breakroom, etc. Assist in monitoring and resupplying the inventory and supplies Sterilization of instruments Assist in general maintenance and cleanliness of the office Promptly inform supervisor of broken or malfunctioning equipment Assist both front and back office team members where needed Ability to build good rapport with patients and staff Assist with answering phones and schedule patients for their next appointments Strong written and oral communication skills Nitrous monitoring certification is recommended

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Experience:

Dental Assisting:

1 year

License/Certification:

Texas Dental Assistant CPR/BLS certificate Prophy and sealant certification preferred

Clinical Setting:

General Dentistry Oral Surgery Orthodontics Pediatrics