Dental Assistant – Dallas, TX

Core Values

• We are solution seekers.
• We have a can‑do attitude.
• We are mission driven.
• We care about people.

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

• Responsible for regular maintenance of high‑speed and low‑speed handpieces.
• Collects and records patient health histories.
• Patient management during dental procedures; monitors patients when N20 is being used.
• Instrument transfer in 4‑handed dentistry while following sterile/OSHA procedures.
• Perform dental procedure isolation techniques.
• Prepares dental materials, cements, composite, impression materials, etc.
• 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 assigned equipment.
• Maintains a stocked and clean operatory; assists in updating and maintaining patient dental records to include perio charting as directed.
• Prevention and management of dental medical emergencies.
• Inventory control and management.
• Ensures all instruments are cleaned and sterilized/disinfected to meet OSHA, CDC, and ADA standards.
• Ensures the dental treatment room is properly disinfected.
• Explains post‑operative care.
• Completes all other dental assistant duties as allowed by TSBE.
• Assists Lead Dental Assistant with duties assigned when they are absent.
• Assists with Front Desk duties as assigned.
• Attends and participates in team meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High standards for integrity, honesty, professionalism, and work ethics.
• 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.
• 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 of discretion.
• Ability to effectively work in collaboration with others to achieve business objectives.
• Willingness to grow and be challenged.
• Ability to work Monday through Friday and occasional weekends as scheduled and based on business needs.
• Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel using a personal car to work at other practices as needed.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Certification in Dental Assisting as required by the 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 the state.
• Maintain Continuing Education (CE) as required by the state.
• Nitrous certificate preferred.
• Pit and fissure sealant certificate, and coronal polish certificate required.
• Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, unpleasant odors, and loud noises.
• Moderate physical activity; requires handling average‑weight objects up to 15‑20 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than 4 hours per day. Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Will work with blood or blood‑borne pathogens and will require OSHA training.
• The work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.