Dental Assistant

Growing state of the art dental practice in Richmond, Texas is looking for a
Dental Assistant to join our team. Our mission is doing exceptional dentistry by
offering state of the art technology that helps us manage our patients comfort,
time, and health as we would manage it for our own families. Our goal is to
create lifelong trusting relationships. We are looking for a team member who is
experienced, reliable, organized, timely, and someone who wants to be a part of
an enthusiastic team. If this sounds like you, please apply. We look forward to
meeting you!

Job Summary:

The Dental Assistant supports the clinical treatment care of patients. Other
functions include sustaining patient comfort and confidence; managing supplies;
listening to patients needs and educating them on dental procedures; working
efficiently to maintain the doctor’s schedule and adhering to all OSHA and
safety policies and procedures.

Key Job Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Prepares patient room and patient for dental treatment
Follows protocol in preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment and
completing preventative maintenance
Assists the Dentist by positioning, suctioning and passing instruments
Responsible for taking digital images
Educates patients on oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions
Documents dental care services by charting in patient records
Takes impressions of patient’s teeth for study models
Responsible for fabricating temporary restorations, cleaning and polishing
removable appliances

Skills/Qualifications:

Certified Dental Assistant
Dental x-ray license
CPR Certification
Dentrix experience preferred
Excellent communication, organization and patient care
Superior knowledge of dental assisting procedures and dental terminology
Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new programs
Ability to remain continuously on task with patient care the priority.

Benefits Provided

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location: Richmond, TX

Required experience:
Dental Assisting: 2 years
Required license or certification: X-Ray