Pediatric Dental Assistant

About the Role
A fun and dynamic pediatric dental office in the Energy Corridor is looking for a full-time registered dental assistant. Duties include performing dental exams, taking X-rays, adding and reviewing notes, and assisting with patient-related tasks. Preparing, explaining and scheduling treatment, as well as recalls are part of the responsibilities. Additionally, the dental assistant will contribute to restocking supplies, equipment maintenance, and compliance-related activities.

The candidate must be comfortable with technology and have experience with dental software, preferably EagleSoft. Because we see a large number of international patients, the candidate must read and speak English and Spanish, additional languages are a plus.

Our mission is to make dental visits a positive and trust-based experience for parents and children. The candidate must be comfortable working with children, friendly, flexible, energetic, and empathetic. Teamwork enables us to achieve our daily mission and adapt to schedule changes.

If you would like to be part of a great dynamic team, send us your resume.

Basic Requirements: Active Texas Dental Assistant License, working knowledge of dental software, and bilingual (English/Spanish).

Our office sees patients Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Lunch break is between 1pm and 2pm. After 12 months of employment, employees receive 401k, PTO, and paid vacation days. Call for more details.

What You'll Do
• Build relationship with patients to ensure they comfortable and relaxed throughout visit.
• Prepare patients for the dentist's examination through pre-exam evaluations, including X-rays, medical history and obtaining vitals.
• Assist the dentist with dental charting, chair-side procedure assistance such as suctioning, swabbing, place and remove of rubber dams/matrices/wedges, application of topical anesthetic; and materials and instrument preparation including but not limited to cements, composites, impression materials etc.
• Perform infection control to CDC, ADA, and OSHA standards; sterilize treatment rooms before and after patient visits, sterilize instruments, and other work areas.
• Advanced duties include sealant application and nitrous monitoring after completing required courses Competencies for Excellence and coronal polishing.
• Concern for Order and Quality; Detail-Oriented: High standards for quality; Keeps records, checks quality of work and documentation; Must follow specific protocols to ensure compliance.

What You'll Bring
Required: • Active Texas Dental Assistant License
• CPR Certificate
• Nitrous Certificate
• Driver's License
• Resume
• Work Authorization
• Sealants & Prophy Certificates
Preferred: