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Waco Family Medicine

Dental Assistant -RDA (4346)

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A Dental Assistant assists dentists in caring for patient's teeth. Helps patients get ready for treatment; prepares equipment and supplies. May perform some dental procedures under the direction of a dentist, such as fluoride application, if allowed under state regulations. Works in dental offices.

$40,699 / year median in Texas

+29% projected growth

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Job Description

Dental Assistant•RDA (4346) Central•Waco, TX 76707 Apply Overview Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School Category Health Care Apply Description
PRIMARY DUTIES
assists the dentists and hygienists in chair side procedures routinely done in a general dental practice responsible for preparation and setting up of instruments, materials, and equipment necessary for each procedure responsible for exposing and processing dental radiographs responsible for the sterilization of instruments, and the cleaning and routine maintenance of equipment and work areas schedules patients, does routine reception work accurately records information on patients records helps implement the processing of encounters and billing and bookkeeping procedures helps to identify related medical and/or social problems, fills out insurance forms
OTHER DUTIES
orders supplies and materials maintains inventory of supplies and materials as well as maintaining thorough and accurate documentation of inventory attend conferences and meetings of dental importance as needed other duties as assigned by supervisor
Physical and Mental Requirements:
visual and auditory accuracy indoor setting shift length•8 hours frequent use of computer extensive standing and walking frequent squatting, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting, climbing occasional sitting frequent telephone usage continuous conversational communication continuous repetitive grasping and manipulation of both hands occasionally working in confined, noisy areas occasionally lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs occasionally pushing, pulling and positioning patients up to 200 lbs occasionally pushing, pulling and positioning (with assistance) patients over 200 lbs occasional exposure to electrical, chemical, gaseous and dusty conditions occasional exposure to patients with communicable diseases infrequent use of personal transportation understand/carry out simple/detailed, oral/written instructions memorize and retain instructions read and interpret detailed specifications able to respond quickly and calmly in medical emergencies Qualifications
REPORTS TO
Practice Manager
EDUCATION
High school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of accredited certification dental assisting course preferred. Current Registered Dental Assistant Certificate as established by the State of Texas, current CPR certification.
Skills:
Teaching and communication skills, Strong customer service skills, English/Spanish fluency preferred Share job details to