Dental Assistant – Dallas, TX

JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision of a Dentist in a practice care setting, assists the dentist in providing dental treatment. Follows and supports the CARE model for patient experience.

PRIMARY

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for regular maintenance of high speed and low speed handpieces.
• Collects and records patient health histories.
• Patient management during dental procedures, monitors patient when N20 is being used.
• Instrument transfer 4 handed dentistry while following sterile/OSHA procedures.
• Dental procedure isolation techniques.
• Prepares dental materials, cements, composite, impression materials, etc.
• Anticipates all of doctor’s needs.
• Ensures operatory is set up and broken down properly.
• Conducts maintenance of all equipment; sterilizers, ultrasonic, flush lines, clean/replace traps
• Scans reception room for patients.
• Assumes responsibility for the upkeep of the dental operatory and equipment.
• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of assigned operatory and for assigned equipment.
• Maintain a stocked and clean operatory. Assist in updating and maintaining patient dental records to include Ortho and Perio charting as directed.
• Prevention and management of dental medical emergencies.
• Inventory control and management.
• Expose and develop radiographs while always using good radiation hygiene.
• Ensures all instruments are cleaned and sterilized/disinfected to meet OSHA, CDC, and ADA standards.
• Ensures Dental treatment room is properly disinfected.
• Explain post-operative care.
• Assist with Front Desk duties as assigned.
• Attend and participate in team meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• High standards for integrity, honesty, professionalism, and work ethic.
• Commitment to service excellence.
• Ability to work independently while demonstrating excellent organization and follow through.
• Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability and willingness to move with purpose and a strong sense of urgency.
• Self-motivated, positive, and enthusiastic.
• Self- starter with a strong desire to exceed expectations and capable of supporting a team to achieve successful results.
• Maintains confidentiality discretion.
• Ability to effectively work in collaboration with others to achieve business objectives.
• Willing to grow and be challenged.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• On the job training or Certification in Dental Assisting as required by state.
• Dental Assistant License as required by state.
• Current CPR, BLS or PALS required or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Radiology certified as required by state.
• Maintain Continuing Education (CE) as required by state.
• Nitrous certificate preferred or as required by state.
• Pit and fissure sealant certificate preferred or as required by state.
• Ability to work Monday through Friday and occasional weekends as scheduled and based on business need.
• Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills.