Dental Assistant
Austin Ranch Dental Studio • The Colony, TX, US
Posted 30 days ago
Are you an experienced registered dental assistant who has a passion for working with oral healthcare patients? If so, we would love to talk with you. Our dental office is busy and growing, with a need for a dedicated assistant to work with our dentists and hygienists to provide exemplary dental care for our patients. Our ideal candidate has 3 years of dental practice experience in an assisting role, has a current RDA license, and is excellent at customer service, organization, and communication skills. If this sounds like you, start your application today!
- Screening procedures include assessment of oral health conditions, adult and child prophylaxis, periodontal charting, and periodontal therapy, including dispensing of subgingival medications
- Scanning with iTero
- Assisting the doctor with co-diagnosis of dental problems
- Applying preventive materials to the teeth, such as fluorides and sealants, nutritional counseling, and providing oral hygiene instructions
- Being familiar with Invisalign
- Help dentists and dental hygienists during procedures or examinations by providing suction, handing off dental instruments, and ensuring chair-side accessibility to the team
- Equip and prepare treatment rooms for examination and procedures by laying out necessary sterilized equipment, dental instruments, anesthetics, dental supplies, and materials
- Greet patients and explain dental care treatment plans so they feel comfortable during the appointment
- Assure all dental office infection control policies and safety regulations are met by disinfecting and sterilizing all equipment and instruments after use
- Evaluate and document vital signs and medical history for patient records, take x-rays of patients’ mouths, and apply a topical anesthetic for dental procedures, if needed
I'm looking for someone outgoing who can talk to different types of patients!
Skill in providing excellent customer service and support; organizing and prioritizing workload and meeting deadlines; and excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to perform each position responsibility satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation
Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED certificate(required). Current CPR (BLS) is required. Minimum 1 year of experience as an RDA preferred but not required
License and/or Certification: Current RDA certification from Texas Dental Board(required). Current CPR certification(required)
- Computer skills and experience with dental software and updating patient histories is needed
- Superb interpersonal skills, customer service, organization, and excellent communication skills are desired
- 3 years of dental assisting experience as a registered dental assistant or certified dental assistant
- Current BLS/CPR certification is required
- State licensed as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
Compensation
$21 - $27 hourly depending on experience
Perks
- Dental work benefits
- No Saturdays
- Holiday Pay
- Flexible hours
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