Dental Assistant

We are a small private office in old downtown Grand Prairie and now recruiting a dental assistant to join our small team to serve neighborhoods in Grand Prairie, Arlington, Irving, Cedar Hill, Mansfield, Dallas area

We are looking for Full time dental assistant.

Currently Open: Tues ~ Friday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM Every week and 1 Saturday 9:00 AM ~ 2 PM a month.

MINIMUM EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent
• active RDA required
• X-ray certification required ** New grads welcome **

*** SPANISH speaking preferred ***

DENTAL ASSISTANT RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Support

• Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
• Taking dental x-rays and intra-oral photos
• Asking about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse
• Providing patients with instructions for post-op care
• Taking consistent impressions with a variety of materials

Customer Service

• Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
• Communicating with happy and unhappy patients
• Coordinate appointments for patients who are referred to specialists office
• Confident decision-making skills

Organization & Systems

• Ensure each dental suite is fully stocked and clean
• Create systems to streamline procedure set up
• Preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
• Lead by example and look to build efficiency in regular patient flow
• Monitoring of lab cases to ensure all cases are ready at least one day prior to patients appointment
• Regulate compliance with HIPAA guidelines and take corrective action with the support of management if necessary.

Supply Monitoring

• Ensure all materials and products needed to serve patients are readily available
• Monitor supply levels and usage to avoid under/over ordering

REQUIREMENTS

Does not need hand-holding or micro-managing. Independent, self-starter. Identify problems and create solutions. Able to prioritize, handle multiple tasks efficiently Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong attention to detail and follow-through. Punctual and dependable.

BENEFITS

Wage: negotiable based on experience Benefit negotiable as gaining more experience Paid holidays and Yearly bonus after 1 year of full time employment.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION?

please submit your current resume Why you would be the best candidate for this position.