Dental Assistant

Come work with us!!
In need of a reliable, full-time RDA with at least 2 years of experience.
High tech office with CBCT, Medit/Dandy Scanner, Clear Correct, digital x-rays, Nomad, intraoral camera and Dentrix software. You will be assisting with mostly adult and some pediatric dentistry. Procedures include extractions and implants. (No root canals.) Must be capable of scanning, taking impressions and making bleaching tray/Essix retainers.
Pay ranges from $23 - $28/hr with potential for monthly bonus, 401k, PTO, 6 paid holidays, paid CE and more!
We are a privately owned, one dentist office providing general dentistry with conservative, personal care. We love our patients! Our long-term staff is like family - friendly, helpful, fun! No drama! We have a great team and great patients! READ OUR GOOGLE REVIEWS!
Office is bright and beautiful with windows in each op.
Avoid traffic - our hours are from 6:45 am and walk out the door at 4 pm M-Tr.
If you are skilled, organized and self-motivated with a high level of integrity, please apply. We look forward to meeting you!

Responsibilities:

• Assist the dentist during dental procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize dental instruments
• Take health histories and record patients' vital signs - Scan patients and use software to order lab cases.
• Perform dental x-rays, take alginate impressions, make bleaching trays/Essix retainers.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Maintain accurate patient records and update medical coding as necessary
• Manage dental supplies inventory and order new supplies as needed
• Assist with dental receptionist duties as required

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program preferred
• X-Ray certification required
• Proficiency in using dental software systems, such as Dentrix and Carestream X-rays for patient record management and scheduling
• Strong knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with other dental professionals
• Experience in pediatric dentistry and oral surgery is a plus

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification, RDA registration certificate (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lewisville, TX 75077 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Collaborate with healthcare professionals • Record keeping • Customer communication • Patient scheduling systems • Dental office • Vital signs • Dental assisting • Monthly bonus • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Hourly pay • Pre-examination patient preparation • Dental receptionist • Medical coding • Paid holidays • Oral surgery assistance experience • Practice management software • Full-time • Mid-level • Using CT scanners • Healthcare practice inventory management • Medical scheduling • High school diploma or GED • X-Ray Certification • Preparing medical treatment area • 401(k) • Patient history taking • Dental terminology • Paid time off • Registered Dental Assistant • Dentrix • Dental x-ray • Intraoral scanners • Patient care • Pediatrics • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • 401(k) matching • Dental Assisting • In-person • Employee discount • Pediatric dentistry • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Document management • Oral surgery • Managing patient records • Ordering supplies • 2 years • Communication skills • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • File organization