Dental Assistant

About the Role
Are you looking to work for a practice that offers stability and operates with integrity? Would you love to join a team that feels like family with whom who can grow and learn? Would you like to work for a dentist with an excellent reputation in the community and among dental peers? 

Look no further.

We are looking for a Dental Assistant to join our amazing team.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The Dental Assistant provides support to the office and is responsible for 
assisting the professional dental staff with treatment.
• Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient
• Guide parents and patients through Broadway Smiles process before treatment
• Educate patients in oral hygiene instruction and provide postoperative instructions
• Prepare patient for examination and treatment
• Take x-rays and save to patient charts
• Responsible for the operational readiness of the operatory rooms
• Prepare tray set-ups for dental procedures
• Mix cement, pulp paste and prepare impression materials
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment
• Clean chairs and rooms
• Assist professional dental staff with treatment
• Document patient information, treatment plans, and procedures in patient chart
• Assist with suctioning during procedures
• Pour impression casts
• Responsible for adhering to all government regulations and office standards

Additional Responsibilities may include:

• Give back to the community -- participate in local events including school screenings, presentations and any opportunity to promote a positive image of Broadway Smiles
• Assist with other office duties as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training and/or Experience:  Graduation from a senior high school or GED equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics: 

• Love working with kids (they make up 80% or more of our patient base)
• Compassion and high level of service for our patients, parents and staff
• Dependable, reliable to be at work when scheduled
• Able to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines
• Professional manner and appearance at all times
• Computer skills: Computer literate
• Bi-Lingual a Plus

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: 
• X-ray certification, Certified dental assistant credentials with Texas 
Registration ( required)
• Sealant and Prophylactic certifications ( preferred)
• N2O Certification (preferred)

If you have 2+ years of experience, we can assist you with the certification.

What You'll Do
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