POSITION TYPE: Dentistry
SPECIALTY UNIT: Dental Assistant
LOCATION: Dallas – Fort Worth Area, TX
Full-Time Permanent
Job Description:
Our practice is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to join our team. Our office is with all new equipment and the latest technology. We are in need of a compassionate and friendly assistant that can join our established team.
Responsibilities:
- Take and document patient dental history and updates, as well as overall health and medication history
- Assist dentist by handling supplies and instruments as requested
- Prepare tables and trays for dentist with necessary instruments and supplies
- Clean and sterilize instruments, and prepare treatment rooms as needed
- Expose digital radiographs
- Perform patient charting as instructed by the dentist
- Welcome patients and get them situated in the appropriate treatment room
- Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance
- Follow all OSHA and BBP (Blood borne Pathogen) federal guidelines
- Assist hygienist(s) when requested
Job Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Requirements:
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
- Active Texas Dental Assisting license with the State of Texas
- 2+ years of hands-on Dental Assistance experience or new graduate
- Current radiography (X-ray) certification required
- Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training as required by law