Dental Assistant

Frontline Dental Implant Specialists; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Medical benefits

401k Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Critical illness coverage

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Frontline Dental Implant Specialists in Amarillo, TX is seeking an enthusiastic Dental Assistant who thrives on building positive relationships with patients. You will provide patient care, educate patients on the oral-systemic links, and collaborate with the clinical team to support growth.

Daily duties include assisting the doctor and hygienist, chair-side support, chart reviews, consent forms, X-rays and impressions, sterilization, lab tracking, and scheduling assistance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Radiography certification required.
• Dental Assistant certification required.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred.
• Nitrous oxide/O2 analgesia certification preferred or ability to become certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side manner and exceptional customer service.
• Assist doctor and hygienist with procedures.
• Review patient charts prior to arrival and document health history.
• Ensure all consent forms are completed before procedures.
• Perform basic dental procedures such as cleaning, X-rays and impressions.
• Clean, sterilize and prepare equipment and operatory.
• Track lab cases, monitor and order dental supplies.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in HIPAA; comply with OSHA and BBP.
• Assist in educating patients and support scheduling with administrative team.

Skills

Chair-side manner

Customer service

HIPAA compliance

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Radiography certification

Dental Assistant certification

CPR/BLS certification

Nitrous oxide anesthesia certification

Tools

X-ray equipment

Sterilization equipment

Dental impressions tools

Job description

Job Location: Texas Implant - Amarillo - Amarillo, TX 79106

Position Type: Full Time

We are looking for an enthusiastic Dental Assistant that loves building and maintaining positive relationships with patients who is flexible, and willing to collaborate with other team members. We aim to craft an environment that engages and supports your growth! Be rewarded for doing what you love, with a team that supports you. Your primary role is to provide patient care, while educating patients on the oral systemic links. We invest in you and your future with medical, dental, vision, 401k Match, and many other benefits!

Skills/ Abilities

• Provide excellent chair-side manner and exceptional customer service.
• Maintain excellent patient service and assist the doctor and/or hygienist(s)
• Review patient charts prior to doctor arrival, document appropriate patient information and health history during the exam and treatment
• Ensures all consent forms are completed prior to procedure.
• Ability to perform basic dental procedures such as cleaning, X-rays, and dental impressions.
• Clean, sterilize and prepare the equipment and operatory, prior to and after a patient’s appointment.
• Track lab cases, monitor and order dental supplies.
• Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance, follow safety policies and procedures through OSHA compliance and BBP (Blood-borne Pathogens) Ability to multi-task and remain calm in a rapidly changing environment.
• Assist in educating the patients and address their questions and/or concerns to help them feel more comfortable.
• Assist the business administrative team in scheduling patients.

Education/Certification(s)

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Radiography certification required.
• Dental Assistant certification
• Current certification in CPR- BLS preferred.
• Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia preferredas required by state, or ability to become certified.

Benefits

• Dental, Vision, Medical Benefits, Paid Time Off, 401k with company matching contributions.
• Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability
• Critical illness and Hospitalization Insurance
• Opportunity for career growth

Qualifications