Compassionate Dental Assistant - Patient Care & Sterilizing

Smile Crafters; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Crafters in Abilene, TX is seeking a dental assistant to prepare the treatment room, sterilize and hand instruments, and support the dentist during procedures.

You will also document clinical notes before patient dismissal and communicate clearly with patients to ensure comfort.

CPR/X-ray certification and a high school diploma are required; strong dental knowledge and compassionate care are essential.

Qualifications

• CPR/X-ray certification required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of dental procedures, terminology, and equipment.
• Excellent communication skills and compassionate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the treatment room for patients.
• Provide instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area; positioning instruments for the dentist's access, suctioning, and passing instruments.
• Completes Clinical notes before dismissing patients.

Skills

Dental terminology

Instrument handling

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Smile Crafters in Abilene, TX is seeking a dental assistant to prepare the treatment room, sterilize and hand instruments, and support the dentist during procedures.

You will also document clinical notes before patient dismissal and communicate clearly with patients to ensure comfort.

CPR/X-ray certification and a high school diploma are required; strong dental knowledge and compassionate care are essential.